1981 45 years ago Notable Deaths June 16 2 sources

Thomas Playford IV, Australian politician, 33rd Premier of South Australia (born 1896)

On June 16, in the year 1981, Thomas Playford IV, Australian politician, 33rd Premier of South Australia (born 1896). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 16, one of 425 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Thomas Playford IV. Learn more below.

Sir Thomas Playford was an Australian politician from the state of South Australia. He served as Premier of South Australia and leader of the Liberal and Country League (LCL) from 5 November 1938 to 10 March 1965. Though controversial, it was the longest term of any elected government leader in Australian history. His tenure as premier was marked by a period of population and economic growth unmatched by any other Australian state. He was known for his parochial style in pushing South Australia's interests, and was known for his ability to secure a disproportionate share of federal funding for the state as well as his shameless haranguing of federal leaders. His string of election wins was supported by a system of malapportionment later dubbed the "Playmander".

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 16, 1981 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 30 May 2026.

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