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February 3, 1931

On February 3, 1931, the Hawke's Bay earthquake, New Zealand's worst natural disaster, kills 258. Virginia McKenna, Virginia McKenna, Virginia McKenna would arrive in the same year.

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1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1931st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 931st year of the 2nd millennium, the 31st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1930s decade.

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On February 3, 1931

  1. 1931 The Hawke's Bay earthquake, New Zealand's worst natural disaster, kills 258.

    Deadliest earthquake in New Zealand

    The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, also known as the Napier earthquake, occurred in New Zealand at 10:47 am on 3 February, killing 256, injuring thousands and devastating the Hawke's Bay region. It remains New Zealand's deadliest natural disaster. 8 Ms.

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Virginia McKenna 1931– English actress and author
Virginia McKenna 1931– English actress and author
Virginia McKenna 1931– English actress and author
Virginia McKenna 1931– English actress and author

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