Historical eventAugust 241889

1888–89 New Zealand Native football team

The New Zealand Native football team, predominantly comprising Māori players, concluded their 107-game tour, the longest in rugby union history.

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When
Saturday, August 24 1889137 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1880s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1889.

What happened

The New Zealand Native football team, predominantly comprising Māori players, concluded their 107-game tour, the longest in rugby union history.

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When did 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team happen?

August 24 1889 — 137 years ago, on a Saturday.

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