17 June 1843 June 16, 2019 Author: Admin2 The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between M?ori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Fame and power are the objects of all men. Even their partial fruition is gained by very few; and that, too, at the expense of social pleasure, health, conscience, life." Benjamin Disraeli — Click here for more from Benjamin Disraeli Related posts: 10 December 1884 17 September 1787 10 December 1884 7 June 1981 10 September 1961 10 September 1961 20 April 1946 28 August 1609 17 June 1972 17 June 1994 Categories: History Tags: 17 June, 1843