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1788 - Two convicts are killed by Aboriginals at Rushcutter's Bay.
1904 - Cyclist and politician Hubert Opperman is born in the town of Rochester, Victoria.
1956 - Frank Beaurepaire, swimming world record holder, businessman, and former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, dies aged 65.
1975 - The Family Court of Australia is established.
2003 - A hijack attempt on Qantas Flight 1737 between Melbourne and Launceston is thwarted by a flight attendant and passengers.