1 August 1992: Rachel Blakely (Neighbours)

1 August 1998: Swimmer Sam Riley and Ironman Trevor Hendy

1 August 1964: Melbourne becomes Australia’s first four-station market with the official opening of ATV0. The new channel is the first of the Independent Television System network now known as Network Ten. The opening night line-up includes a variety/comedy special, This Is It, hosted by station personality Ray Taylor — This Is It! ATV0 begins

1 August 1971: Mass For You At Home, the weekly Catholic Mass, makes its first appearance on ATV0, presented by Father Michael King — a well-known local media identity whose television appearances also included In Melbourne Tonight and even a guest appearance (as himself) in an episode of Homicide.

1 August 1971: The American Apollo 15 mission’s second day on the moon has live coverage.

1 August 1990: The Seven Network premieres two-part mini-series, Flair, starring Heather Thomas with Andrew Clarke (Anzacs), Elaine Smith (Neighbours), Rowena Wallace (Sons And Daughters) and Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell.

1 August 1993: The FIFA World Cup Qualifier — Australia versus Canada — is broadcast live from Alberta, Canada, on SBS.

1 August 1994: ABC‘s TVTV returns, now based in Melbourne, with new hosts Mark Mitchell and Tiffany Lamb.

1 August 1997: The Comedy Channel premieres Get A Life, a parody of lifestyle/infotainment programs. Starring Mary-Anne Fahey, Denise Scott, Michael Veitch and Jane Hall.

1 August 2006: Network Ten premieres Yasmin’s Getting Married, the would-be reality TV quest to find a groom for potential bride Yasmin Dale (pictured). Ratings were poor and the show was axed only four days into its planned nine-week run. ABC premieres First Tuesday Book Club, hosted by Jennifer Byrne.

1 August 2010: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Bell Shakespeare company, ABC2 Live features the group’s production King Lear, performed at the Arts Centre, Melbourne, and starring company founder John Bell. Hosted by Jennifer Byrne and Chris Taylor (The Chaser).