It occurred in the Dunedin, New Zealand suburb of Abbotsford on 8 August 1979.
The Abbots Creek landslide occurred in 1979 on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It was one of the largest landslides in New Zealand's history, leading to the formation of Lake Monowai.
The largest "music event" to occur in New Zealand was Nambassa in 1979.
Amiria was born in 1979, in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Faith Academy - New Zealand - was created in 1979.
The Enemy - New Zealand band - ended in 1979.
New Zealand Youth Choir was created in 1979.
Mark Burgess was the captain of the New Zealand Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
On the night of August 8, 1979, a major landslide occurred in Abbotsford, resulting in the destruction or relocation of some 70 houses, and requiring the evacuation of over 600 people. No-one was killed. This remains the largest landslip to have occurred in an urban area of New Zealand.
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Lissel Stewart was born in 1979, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Graeme Demmocks was born on June 23, 1979, in New Zealand.
Lavina Williams was born on June 13, 1979, in New Zealand.