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1915, Anzac soldiers riot in Cairo's Wazzir brothel district
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23 April
23 April
1979
Blair Peach killed in London
New Zealander Blair Peach died after a clash between police and protesters at an anti-fascism rally in Southall, London.
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1983
Prince William meets 'buzzy bee'
Among the highlights of the April 1983 royal tour were photographs of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ infant son, Prince William, playing with New Zealand’s iconic ‘buzzy bee’ toy.
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2 April
1915
Anzac soldiers riot in Cairo's Wazzir brothel district