18 November 1947 November 17, 2012 Author: Staff A fire in the Ballantyne’s Department Store fire in Christchurch, New Zealand, kills 41 people Famous Words of Inspiration..."The baby rises to its feet, takes a step, is overcome with triumph and joy - and falls flat on its face. It is a pattern for all that is to come! But learn from the bewildered baby. Lurch to your feet again. You'll make the sofa in the end." Pam Brown — Click here for more from Pam Brown Related posts: 2 November 1947 25 November 1947 29 November 1947 8 March 1983 30 March 1981 11 August 1984 9 January 1947 12 March 1947 5 June 1947 18 November 1987 Categories: History Tags: 18 November, 1947, christchurch