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Christchurch: a chronology

A timeline of some Christchurch events in chronological order from 1700s to 1989.

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This week in history

August 12, 1849
Surveyor Edward Jollie arrives to join Thomas.
August 13, 1974
Kurashiki (Japan), becomes a sister city.
August 15, 1872
Novelist Anthony Trollope visits.
August 15, 1945
V.J. (Victory over Japan) day celebrations.
August 15, 1981
Massive demonstrations in Christchurch against rugby test between All Blacks and Springboks.
August 16, 1866
Cook Strait cable service links North and South Islands.
August 16, 1868
Tsunami ("tidal wave") in Lyttelton Harbour. Part of the harbour bottom was laid bare, then a wave swept in, damaging the "Novelty".
August 16, 1890
First inter-provincial soccer match held in Christchurch. Canterbury beat Wellington 2-0.
August 17, 1903
City abattoir opens at Sockburn.
August 18, 1974
Concert by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

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