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1974, First day of competition at Christchurch Commonwealth Games
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23 July
1851
Maria
wrecked near Cape Terawhiti
Twenty-six lives were lost when the barque
Maria
was wrecked near Cape Terawhiti. This provided more ammunition for Wellington settlers who were trying to convince the government of the need for a lighthouse.
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1952
Yvette Williams leaps to gold at Helsinki
Yvette Williams (later Corlett) won the long jump to become New Zealand’s first female Olympic medallist.
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This Week in History
25 January
1974
First day of competition at Christchurch Commonwealth Games
26 January
1844
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27 January
1962
Peter Snell breaks world mile record
28 January
1827
D'Urville sails through 'French Pass'
29 January
1842
Auckland's first Anniversary Day Regatta
30 January
1911
Bookies take last bets on New Zealand racecourses
31 January
1921
New Zealand's first regular airmail service begins