17 October 1964 October 16, 2012 Author: Staff The artificial, Lake Burley Griffin in the middle of Canberra is opened. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill requires only our silence; which costs us nothing." John Tillotson — Click here for more from John Tillotson Related posts: 21 November 1964 10 February 1964 6 August 1964 17 October 1965 19 October 1956 Categories: History Tags: 17 October, 1964