This day is designated by the United Nations as World international Intellectual Property Day which celebrates the creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators and raises awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs have enabled people to make a living form their efforts in the creative spheres. You may care to investigate the remarkable contributions Australia has made to this area at The White Hat Guide to Australian Inventions and Innovations.

On this day in 1916, Australian author Morris West was born.

On this day in 1926, Australian racing river Jack Brabham was born.