So much of the news at the moment is negative that I thought I’d take a trip back in time looking at things that happened on this day in history, the 28th of November.
Argh - thanks for letting me know about the typo. It's always the ones spellcheck doesn't pick up that get through, like our former PM Richard "Sedan". I've corrected the web page but of course the emails have already gone.
Thanks Nick, some powerful memories there. Great to hear Berry Gordy is still alive.
Interesting to think about how it wasn't that long ago when we heard news of dramatic events (Erebus, Thatcher resigning), we had to wait for traditional media to tell us more. I recall being home alone, aged about 14, doing my homework in front of the TV (not a practice I've recommended to my own child of course). The programming was interrupted to announce that an Air NZ DC10 was overdue from a sight-seeing trip. I suddenly felt rather lonely and irrationally worried for my own family, as if they might have driven to the airport for a flight without me instead of attending a school event with my younger brother. There was no way to contact them, no way to find out more information. I felt rather helpless. We probably found only a few more details with the morning paper and radio reports. Our expectations of immediate information have changed a lot in my lifetime.
Thanks for sharing that vivid memory, I can certainly relate to that feeling of helplessness at having no way to contact someone. It is such a different world with the immediacy of news, I remember finding out about events like Lange's resignation or the first time Mike Tyson lost a fight hours, days, or even weeks after they happened.
Thanks, brought back a good few memories there. Seems we still have a hell of long way to go. Is difficult to wrap one's head around just how dam stupid humanity continues to be. Thanks though, enjoyed this a lot.
Nick November 28th 1935 was the day after the first Labour government led by Michael J Savage was elected. And on November 28th 1981 the National government led by Robert Muldoon got reelected for a third term. Oh well at least it didn't have a majority at the end of election night.
That 1981 election is the first I remember, I recall the hope from my parents that the Maori seats might get Labour across the line and their disappointment when Muldoon got back in.
November 28th was also a day after: "1999 – The centre-left Labour Party takes control of the New Zealand government with leader Helen Clark becoming the first elected female Prime Minister in New Zealand's history."
Nick in 1981 Gisborne was Labour's on the night and flipped to National on specials. If it hadn't of Social Credit would have had to swallow a dead rat and go with National to stop another election. Taupo was also only won by National by 36 votes so if Gisborne stayed with Labour and Taupo came to Labour on specials then Social Credit would have been kingmaker. Meanwhile, Eden was won by National with less votes than Gisborne so if those two seats and Taupo were in Labour's hands after specials Social Credit would have had to swallow the dead rat with Labour. Ah yes I remember the 1999 coalition agreement being made quicker than in 1996 even with the Greens crashing the party by the specials changing the election night result for them by getting them over the threshold into parliament after missing out on the night.
Thank you Nick for a look back in time at events on this day. The high for me was the first time for women to vote in in the election, and the low was of course Erebus. I am old enough to remember most of these events, so appreciate the review. Please do it again when a day of special interest comes around.
Thanks Anne, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I sat down to write about Luxon's ghastly photo opportunities following the murder of the dairy worker last week but decided I didn't want to spend the day thinking about him, there will be time for that later in the week. Thanks for the feedback, I will write another probably over the Christmas political lull, it is nice to remember.
Loved the trip down memory lane. I remember Eribus as we were expecting our first child and someone we knew died in the crash. We named our son born in January in his memory.
It must have been an incredible event, the only thing I can think of on that scale in Aotearoa that I remember was March 15 in Christchurch although of course there was no shortage of information on that terrible day. I imagine it must have taken a long time for news to have been updated with Erebus.
Argh - thanks for letting me know about the typo. It's always the ones spellcheck doesn't pick up that get through, like our former PM Richard "Sedan". I've corrected the web page but of course the emails have already gone.
It always astounds me that some deranged RW loonies still think that the maggon was the best thing to ever happen ..........
Thanks Nick, some powerful memories there. Great to hear Berry Gordy is still alive.
Interesting to think about how it wasn't that long ago when we heard news of dramatic events (Erebus, Thatcher resigning), we had to wait for traditional media to tell us more. I recall being home alone, aged about 14, doing my homework in front of the TV (not a practice I've recommended to my own child of course). The programming was interrupted to announce that an Air NZ DC10 was overdue from a sight-seeing trip. I suddenly felt rather lonely and irrationally worried for my own family, as if they might have driven to the airport for a flight without me instead of attending a school event with my younger brother. There was no way to contact them, no way to find out more information. I felt rather helpless. We probably found only a few more details with the morning paper and radio reports. Our expectations of immediate information have changed a lot in my lifetime.
Thanks for sharing that vivid memory, I can certainly relate to that feeling of helplessness at having no way to contact someone. It is such a different world with the immediacy of news, I remember finding out about events like Lange's resignation or the first time Mike Tyson lost a fight hours, days, or even weeks after they happened.
Nick, re your comment about Jon Stewart seems he has lost his way somewhat if you watch this post from the Useful Idiots site . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X6oxJK9mBQ
Lots of other interesting events in your post today.
Eclectic and enjoyable
Thanks, brought back a good few memories there. Seems we still have a hell of long way to go. Is difficult to wrap one's head around just how dam stupid humanity continues to be. Thanks though, enjoyed this a lot.
Thanks Heather, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is difficult indeed to believe people keep falling for the same things.
Nick November 28th 1935 was the day after the first Labour government led by Michael J Savage was elected. And on November 28th 1981 the National government led by Robert Muldoon got reelected for a third term. Oh well at least it didn't have a majority at the end of election night.
That 1981 election is the first I remember, I recall the hope from my parents that the Maori seats might get Labour across the line and their disappointment when Muldoon got back in.
November 28th was also a day after: "1999 – The centre-left Labour Party takes control of the New Zealand government with leader Helen Clark becoming the first elected female Prime Minister in New Zealand's history."
Nick in 1981 Gisborne was Labour's on the night and flipped to National on specials. If it hadn't of Social Credit would have had to swallow a dead rat and go with National to stop another election. Taupo was also only won by National by 36 votes so if Gisborne stayed with Labour and Taupo came to Labour on specials then Social Credit would have been kingmaker. Meanwhile, Eden was won by National with less votes than Gisborne so if those two seats and Taupo were in Labour's hands after specials Social Credit would have had to swallow the dead rat with Labour. Ah yes I remember the 1999 coalition agreement being made quicker than in 1996 even with the Greens crashing the party by the specials changing the election night result for them by getting them over the threshold into parliament after missing out on the night.
Thank you Nick for a look back in time at events on this day. The high for me was the first time for women to vote in in the election, and the low was of course Erebus. I am old enough to remember most of these events, so appreciate the review. Please do it again when a day of special interest comes around.
Thanks Anne, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I sat down to write about Luxon's ghastly photo opportunities following the murder of the dairy worker last week but decided I didn't want to spend the day thinking about him, there will be time for that later in the week. Thanks for the feedback, I will write another probably over the Christmas political lull, it is nice to remember.
Loved the trip down memory lane. I remember Eribus as we were expecting our first child and someone we knew died in the crash. We named our son born in January in his memory.
It must have been an incredible event, the only thing I can think of on that scale in Aotearoa that I remember was March 15 in Christchurch although of course there was no shortage of information on that terrible day. I imagine it must have taken a long time for news to have been updated with Erebus.