1918 - Armistice Day
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month was the moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front in 1918, following the signing of an armistice.
more...1942 - Troopship Awatea goes down fighting
The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand’s sleek 13,482-ton trans-Tasman liner Awatea, launched in 1936, was one of the finest and fastest ships of its size in the world at the outbreak of the Second World War.
more...1978 - Andy Haden dives to save rugby test
With two minutes to play in a rugby test match against Wales, All Black lock Andy Haden flung himself sideways in an attempt to secure a match-winning penalty.
more...2004 - Unknown Warrior interred at National War Memorial
On Armistice Day, 11 November 2004, an unknown warrior was buried in front of the Hall of Memories at the National War Memorial in Wellington.
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