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8 June
8 June
1987
New Zealand goes nuclear-free
The New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act was passed into law, establishing this country as a nuclear and biological weapon-free zone.
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This Week in History
5 June
1847
Auckland Savings Bank opens for business
6 June
1823
Wesleyan mission established
7 June
1917
Battle of Messines
8 June
1987
New Zealand goes nuclear-free
9 June
1868
Beginning of Tītokowaru's war
10 June
1886
Eruption of Mt Tarawera
11 June
1901
Cornwall Park gifted to Auckland