Major Events
1863
January
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln Signs the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves.
April
W. R. Hurst
William Randolph Hurst, considered the “Master of Fake News” is born.
May
Hawke’s Bay Club
The Hawke’s Bay Club opens its doors and has a membership of XXX
November
Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address.
1920
January
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919 goes into effect, officially ending WW I.
April
Prince of Wales
During his visit to New Zealand, Edward, Prince of Wales spent some time in Napier. During his visit, he leisured at tne Hawke’s Bay Club and commissioned his time with this memorable cup.
June
U.S. Post Office
The U.S. Post Office rules that children may not be sent via parcel post.
2020
March
COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus launches a global pandemic that is felt throughout the year.
June
First Female Manager
Belinda Austin becomes the first female manager of the Hawke’s Bay Club.
October
Labour Government
Jacinda Ardern and the Labour Government take a sweeping victory.
