15 May 2026
► EVENTS on 15 MAY;
On this day in 1956, Adelaide, South Australia – Sightings of what was thought to be a new model Holden under test were reported in and around the city. The new model, still under wraps, was thought to be a near-replica of the German-made Opel Kapitan.
1957, Britain tested its first hydrogen bomb at uninhabited Malden Island in the Pacific Ocean. The device failed to detonate properly.
1963, Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S.A. The final Mercury mission, Mercury-Atlas 9 with astronaut Gordon Cooper aboard, was launched. Cooper became the first American to spend more than a day in space.
► ARRIVALS ON THIS DATE
1914, Norman William Paramor, alias Norrie Paramor, in London, England He was a record producer, composer, arranger, pianist, band leader and orchestra conductor, known for his work with Cliff Richard & the Shadows and soundtracks for film scores. He died in 1979.
1937, Richard Edward Arnold alias Eddy Arnold, in Henderson, Tennessee, U.S.A He was a country singer who performed for 60 years, selling more than 85 million records from 1943 until his death in 2008.
1937, Trinidad Lopez III, alias Trini Lopez, in Dallas, Texas U.S.A.. He was singer and guitarist who scored 13 hit singles, including Lemon Tree (1965), I’m Comin’ Home, Cindy (1966), La Bamba (1966) and Sally Was a Good Old Girl” (1968). He died in 2020.
1942, Doug Lowe, in Hobart, Tasmania. He was 35th Premier of Tasmania
1950, James Alexander Bacon, alias Jim Bacon, in Melbourne, Victoria He was the 41st Premier of Tasmania.
1960, Rhonda Burchmore, in Sydney, New South Wales. She is a television and stage entertainer who has been performing since the age of two. became known internationally for her role in the 1982 film The Pirate Movie. Rhonda Burchmore has continued to appear in numerous stage and television productions.
► DEPARTURES ON THIS DATE
2003, June Carter Cash in Nashville Tennessee, U.S.Aaged 73. She was a musician, singer and dancer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and author, and second wife of Johnny Cash. She was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
2009, Charles “Bud” Tingwell, in Melbourne, Victoria, aged 86. He was a veteran of Australian film, television, theatre and radio. He appeared in numerous productions, including Homicide, A Country Practice, The Avengers, All The Rivers Run and Neighbours.
Today’s photo: The Close, New Norfolk. Yours Truly
Today’s Playlist –
| TRACK | RELEASE YEAR | PLAY TIME | LAST PLAYED |
| Nancy Muller – Heartbeat | 2026 | 09:05 | 26/4/2026 |
| 70s Classic ABBA – Voulez Vous | 1979 | 09:10 | 5/12/2025 |
| Nancy Su – Every Country Dance | 2026 | 09:14 | 3/5/2026 |
| Comfort Zone –Well Known Artists and/or Songs + Daniel O’Donnell – My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You | 09:20 | 5/8/2018 | |
| + Brenda Lee – As Usual | 1963 | 09:22 | – |
| Peggy Gilchrist – Waltz With Me My Love | 2026 | 09:26 | 10/5/2026 |
| Eddie Baxter – The Girl From Ipanema | 09:32 | – | |
| Norrie Paramor & His Orchestra – Theme From Eye Level Norman William Paramor, alias Norrie Paramor, born this day in 1914 in London, England. He died in 1979. | 09:38 | 9/9/2018 | |
| Trini Lopez – Kansas City Trinidad Lopez III, alias Trini Lopez,, born on this day in 1937 in Dallas, Texas U.S.A. He died in 2020 | 1963 | 09:41 | 22/12/2023 |
| For a Listener Cowsills – Rain The Park And Other Things | 1967 | 09:45 | 18/2/2024 |
| Diamond 45s – Charting on this day 1966 + Kinks – Dedicated Follower Of Fashion | 1966 | 09:48 | 18/5/2018 |
| + Petula Clark – A Sign Of The Times | 1966 | 09:52 | 21/5/2023 |
| Seekers – Keep A Dream In Your Pocket | 1989 | 09:55 | 28/7/2024 |
| Damian Davis – Donegal Katie | 2026 | 10:05 | 1/5/2026 |
| Shaza Leigh – Cowgirls Heart | 2026 | 10:10 | – |
| For a Listener Association – Never My Love | 1967 | 10:14 | 24/3/2023 |
| Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson | 1967 | 10:19 | 23/6/2023 |
| Vintage Vinyl Stargazers – I See The Moon | 1954 | 10:22 | 24/11/2013 |
| Paul Bateman & His Orchestra – Don’t Worry Be Happy | 10:30 | 13/7/2025 | |
| For a Listener Roy Orbison – California Blue | 10:33 | 6/3/2016 | |
| The Charlesys – Believe Me | 2026 | 10:38 | 15/5/2026 |
| Allan Barron – Misty River | 2026 | 10:42 | 26/4/2026 |
| 70s Classic Beeb Birtles & Graham Goble – I’m Coming Home | 1979 | 10:48 | 25/5/2025 |
| Arucamba – I Wish You Were Here | 2026 | 10:52 | – |
| Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra – La Golondrina Tango | 10:57 | 21/12/2025 | |
| Gareth Jones – Home to Aherlow | 2026 | 11:05 | – |
| Country Road – Old style country songs + Buddy Williams – Ridin’ That Old North Queensland Line | 11:10 | – | |
| + Alex Hood – Brumby Jack | 11:13 | – | |
| Ray Jones – Northern Stars | 2026 | 11:17 | – |
| Vintage Vinyl Sophia Loren – Bing! Bang! Bong! | 1959 | 11:26 | 8/5/2020 |
| Sandpipers – Cindy Oh Cindy | 11:28 | 26/8/2016 | |
| Ronnie Price His Piano & Orchestra – Blue Bayou | 11:33 | – | |
| Diamond 45s – Charting on this day 1966 + Jim Reeves – Distant Drums | 1966 | 11:37 | 27/10/2023 |
| + Walker Brothers – The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore | 1966 | 11:40 | – |
| Brian Mullan – Quittin Time | 2026 | 11:45 | – |
| Go On ‘n Fly – Leavin’ Page Town | 2026 | 11:49 | – |
| Clayton Saunders – Uluru | 2026 | 11:53 | 26/4/2026 |