6 August in Australian History

Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section.

• 1915 – The Battle of Lone Pine (pictured) begins on Gallipoli, seven Australians are awarded the Victoria Crosses for this battle (read the full story here).
• 1919 – Harry Butler made the first air flight over a major body of water in Australia.
• 1951 – Entertainer Daryl Somers is born.

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