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8 February
8 February
1915
Turkish ambush kills New Zealand seaman
Able Seaman William Edward Knowles became one of the first New Zealanders to die in the First World War as a result of enemy action.
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1931
First fatal accident on a scheduled air service in New Zealand
All three people on board a Dominion Airlines Desoutter died when it crashed near Wairoa in northern Hawke’s Bay.
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1972
Women cricketers triumph
New Zealand’s women cricketers achieved their first test victory at the 17th attempt. They had lost seven and drawn nine of their previous tests, all against either England or Australia.
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This Week in History
25 March
1847
Wakefield and Featherston duel
26 March
1896
Brunner mine disaster kills 65
27 March
1883
The 'Sallies' come to New Zealand
28 March
1923
Forest and Bird founded
29 March
1901
Skippers Bridge opened
30 March
1940
Funeral procession for Prime Minister Savage
31 March
1864
Rewi's last stand?