This Week in History
13 January
1890
'Torpedo Billy' Murphy wins world featherweight boxing title
14 January
1891
Bob Fitzsimmons wins world middleweight boxing title
15 January
1970
Vietnam War protesters greet US Vice-President
16 January
1941
Women's Auxiliary Air Force founded
17 January
1853
New Zealand Constitution Act comes into force
18 January
1980
'Montego Bay' hits number one
19 January
1845
Hōne Heke cuts down the British flag - again