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1923, Main Trunk Line express train disaster
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20 April
20 April
1958
Mormon temple opens in Hamilton
This was the first temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the southern hemisphere.
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1981
Allison Roe wins Boston Marathon
Allison Roe became the first New Zealand woman to win the prestigious Boston Marathon, burning off American star Patti Catalano and breaking the course record by nearly eight minutes.
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This Week in History
4 July
1868
Te Kooti escapes from the Chathams
5 July
1881
Poll tax imposed on Chinese
6 July
1923
Main Trunk Line express train disaster
7 July
1916
New Zealand Labour Party founded
8 July
1862
New Zealand’s first prize fight?
9 July
1986
Homosexual Law Reform Bill passed
10 July
1967
New Zealand adopts decimal currency