1986
Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.
Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.
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1953
Nikita Khrushchev is elected first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Nikita Khrushchev is elected first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
1927
The first fully electronic television system is achieved by Philo Farnsworth.
The first fully electronic television system is achieved by Philo Farnsworth.
1921
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.
1906
Alberto Santos-Dumont flies his 14-bis aircraft at Bagatelle, France successfully for the first time.
Alberto Santos-Dumont flies his 14-bis aircraft at Bagatelle, France successfully for the first time.
1776
According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to…
According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to attach a time bomb to the hull of HMS Eagle in New York Harbor (no British record�
1986
Desmond Tutu (pictured) became the first black leader of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
Desmond Tutu (pictured) became the first black leader of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
1986
Desmond Tutu became the first black leader of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
Desmond Tutu became the first black leader of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
2016
NASA launches OSIRIS-REx, its first asteroid sample return mission. The probe visited 101955 Bennu and returned with…
NASA launches OSIRIS-REx, its first asteroid sample return mission. The probe visited 101955 Bennu and returned with samples in September 2023.
2005
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first…
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first time Russia has flown such a mission to North America.
1988
Yellowstone National Park is closed for the first time in U.S. history due to ongoing fires.
Yellowstone National Park is closed for the first time in U.S. history due to ongoing fires.
1966
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man…
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man Trap".
1952
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd Gang.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd Gang.
1948
The flag of North Korea is adopted with the passing of the country's first constitution by the Supreme People's…
The flag of North Korea is adopted with the passing of the country's first constitution by the Supreme People's Assembly.
1888
In England, the first six Football League matches are played.
In England, the first six Football League matches are played.
1565
St. Augustine, Florida is founded by Spanish admiral and Florida's first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
St. Augustine, Florida is founded by Spanish admiral and Florida's first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
1522
Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation: Victoria arrives at Seville, completing the first circumnavigation.
Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation: Victoria arrives at Seville, completing the first circumnavigation.
1852
Gojong of Korea, 26th Emperor of the Joseon Kingdom and first emperor of Korea (died 1919)
Gojong of Korea, 26th Emperor of the Joseon Kingdom and first emperor of Korea (died 1919)