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1858

The first of the Lincoln–Douglas debates is held in Ottawa, Illinois.

The first of the Lincoln–Douglas debates is held in Ottawa, Illinois.

1989

Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to record 5,000 strikeouts.

Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to record 5,000 strikeouts.

1968

Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America.

Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America.

1902

Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to make a public appearance in an automobile.

Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to make a public appearance in an automobile.

1864

Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention, establishing the rules of protection of the victims of armed conflicts.

Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention, establishing the rules of protection of the victims of armed conflicts.

1654

Jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam. He is the first known Jewish immigrant to America.

Jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam. He is the first known Jewish immigrant to America.

2023

Chandrayaan-3 mission initiated first Moon landing in Indian history.

Chandrayaan-3 mission initiated first Moon landing in Indian history.

1966

Lunar Orbiter 1 takes the first photograph of Earth from orbit around the Moon.

Lunar Orbiter 1 takes the first photograph of Earth from orbit around the Moon.

1954

The first flight of the Lockheed C-130 multi-role aircraft takes place.

The first flight of the Lockheed C-130 multi-role aircraft takes place.

1923

Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter perform the first mid-air refueling on De Havilland DH-4B, setting…

Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter perform the first mid-air refueling on De Havilland DH-4B, setting an endurance flight record of 37 hours.

1898

The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from…

The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.

1839

The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China.

The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China.

1628

George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton.

George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton.

1998

First radio-frequency identification (RFID) human implantation tested in the United Kingdom.

First radio-frequency identification (RFID) human implantation tested in the United Kingdom.

1989

Tadeusz Mazowiecki is chosen as the first non-communist prime minister in Central and Eastern Europe.

Tadeusz Mazowiecki is chosen as the first non-communist prime minister in Central and Eastern Europe.

1950

Edith Sampson becomes the first black U.S. delegate to the United Nations.

Edith Sampson becomes the first black U.S. delegate to the United Nations.

1932

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the United States non-stop (from Los Angeles to Newark, New…

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the United States non-stop (from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey).

1911

Manuel de Arriaga is elected and sworn in as the first President of Portugal.

Manuel de Arriaga is elected and sworn in as the first President of Portugal.

1898

Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a rescript that convoked the First Hague Peace Conference.

Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a rescript that convoked the First Hague Peace Conference.

1789

The first naval battle of the Svensksund began in the Gulf of Finland.

The first naval battle of the Svensksund began in the Gulf of Finland.