1843 armed clash between Māori and British settlers in New Zealand. It took place on 17 June 1843 in what is now New Zealand. The setting was Wairau Valley. It was part of New Zealand Wars. Those involved included John Barnicoat, Te Rauparaha, Te Rangihaeata and Arthur Wakefield. About 26 people died.
Before and after
- 5 February 1843Discovery of Great Comet of 1843
- 15 April 1843Birth of Henry James
- 25 April 1843Earthquake in Yezo, Kushiro, Nemuro, Hokkaido, Japan
- 15 June 1843Birth of Edvard Grieg
- 17 June 1843Wairau Affray
- 7 July 1843Birth of Camillo Golgi
- 28 September 1843Construction of Big Ben
- 23 November 1843Discovery of 4P/Faye
- 11 December 1843Birth of Robert Koch
More in Wars, politics & history
- 4 July 1776United States Declaration of Independence
- 17 September 1787United States Constitution
- 1815Congress of Vienna
- from October 1853 to February 1856Crimean War
- from 19 July 1870 to 28 January 1871Franco-Prussian War
- from 8 February 1904 to 5 September 1905Russo-Japanese War
The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.