Today in history

1030

King Olaf, patron saint of Norway, is killed in battle

1841

Maori chiefs sell about 1214 hectares around Waitemata Harbour, present site of Auckland, to NZ government

1914

Transcontinental telephone service begins in the US with first conversation between New York and San Francisco

1981

Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul’s Cathedral in London

2008

International coffee chain Starbucks announces it will close 61 of its 85 Australian stores, shedding 685 jobs