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The Adelaide Convention Centre opened on 15 June 1987 and was the first purpose-built convention centre in Australia.
The annual Violet Day ceremony was held at Anzac Arch for the first time.
20 June was the day chosen for Violet Day activities in Adelaide. Towns throughout South Australia observed Violet Day on a range of different dates through June and July.
