1859    Australia: Queensland is established as a separate colony from New South Wales (Queensland Day).

1899    Cyclone Mahina sweeps in north of Cooktown, Queensland, with a {{Convert|12|m|ft}} wave that reaches up to {{Convert|5|km|mi}} inland, killing over 300.

1901    The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia; Edmund Barton is appointed the first Prime Minister.

1943    A Japanese submarine sinks {{Ship|AHS|Centaur}} off the coast of Queensland.

1986    The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane in Queensland, Australia is officially opened.