See historic events for any day of the year by entering the date
below. Why not try your birthday? René Shadbolt led the only New
Zealand contingent to the Spanish Civil War. She and fellow
nurse, Isobel Dodds, cared for wounded soldiers, particularly
those from the International Brigades, from July 1937 to
November 1938. Haast's exploration of the West Coast revealed
the extent of the Grey River coalfields and found traces of gold
in rivers. The Haast Pass and Haast River are named after him.
more... Exploring New Zealand's interior 20 May 1941 German
paratroops assault Crete 21 May 1840 Hobson proclaims
sovereignty over NZ 22 May 1884 First NZ Rugby team in action 23
May 1966 Coronation of first Māori Queen 24 May 1943 Turning
point in Battle of the Atlantic 25 May 1861 The Press goes to
press 26 May 1879 Parihaka ploughing campaign begins