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1972 in New Zealand

Explore 2 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1972.

Historical records for New Zealand in 1972

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May

International Court of Justice

Kirk, Norman · Prime Minister of New Zealand · Warfare / Nuclear

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

Nuclear Power

Kirk, Norman · Prime Minister of New Zealand · Warfare / Nuclear

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

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