1887    {{Convert|465|mm|in}} of rain falls in Brisbane, a record for any Australian capital city.

1962    The Paddington tram depot fire destroys 65 trams in Brisbane, Australia.

1974    The Brisbane River breaches its banks causing the largest flood to affect the city of Brisbane in the 20th Century

1979    Brisbane Suburban Railway Electrification. The first stage from Ferny Grove to Darra is commissioned.

1988    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officially opens World Expo '88 in Brisbane, Australia.