31 July 1856 July 31, 2016 Author: Staff The city, Christchurch in New Zealand is first chartered as a city. Famous Words of Inspiration..."For there is one thing we must never forget...the majority can never replace the man. And no more than a hundred empty heads make one wise man will an heroic decision arise from a hundred cowards." Adolf Hitler — Click here for more from Adolf Hitler Related posts: 31 July 1856 22 February 2011 22 February 2011 30 March 1856 30 March 1856 30 March 1856 17 July 1998 18 November 1947 4 July 1569 16 July 1935 Categories: History Tags: 1856, 31 July