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First 'talkie' draws huge crowds in Wellington

8 March 1929 First 'talkie' draws huge crowds in Wellington

Death of Opo the friendly dolphin

9 March 1956 Death of Opo the friendly dolphin

New Zealand Cross created

10 March 1869 New Zealand Cross created

The fall of Kororareka

11 March 1845 The fall of Kororareka

Arthur's Pass 'discovered'

12 March 1864 Arthur's Pass 'discovered'

NZ's first test cricket victory

13 March 1956 NZ's first test cricket victory

Split Enz hit No.1 with 'I got you'

14 March 1980 Split Enz hit No.1 with 'I got you'

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