Born in Australia before 20 August 1986. In 1849 Sir Edmund Barton, first prime minister of Australia (1900-03) In 1854 Engineer, Thomas A. Watson (Alexander Graham Bell's assistant) In 1882 English author, A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh) In 1888 Aviator, Sir Thomas Sopwith (designed WWI Sopwith Camel plane) This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.