ON THIS DAY

1569:

First lottery in England is drawn in St Paul’s Cathedral under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth I.

Adelaide’s first substantial theatre, The Queen’s Theatre, is opened.

Death of famous English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy.

US Surgeon General Luther Terry issues the first government report saying smoking may be hazardous to health.

Two people drown and about $A50 million in damage is caused by floods in the Townsville area of north Queensland.

Thousands of people flee Brisbane as high waters threaten the Queensland capital.

Rod Taylor, Australian actor (19302015); Daryl Braithwaite, Australian singer (1949-); Holly Brisley, Australian actress (1978-); Cody Simpson, Australian pop singer (1997-).

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