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1791

The first performance of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute takes place two months before his death.

The first performance of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute takes place two months before his death.

1979

The Sugarhill Gang released their first single, Rapper's Delight.

The Sugarhill Gang released their first single, Rapper's Delight.

1726

Bach leads the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, in Leipzig.

Bach leads the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, in Leipzig.

2001

3G wireless technology first becomes available when it is adopted by Japanese telecommunications company NTT Docomo.

3G wireless technology first becomes available when it is adopted by Japanese telecommunications company NTT Docomo.

1979

Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States.

Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States.

1971

The first practical CT scanner is used to diagnose a patient.

The first practical CT scanner is used to diagnose a patient.

1969

Concorde breaks the sound barrier for the first time.

Concorde breaks the sound barrier for the first time.

1966

West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes with no survivors in Oregon. This accident marks the first loss of a DC-9.

West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes with no survivors in Oregon. This accident marks the first loss of a DC-9.

1961

The United States Defense Intelligence Agency is formed, becoming the country's first centralized military…

The United States Defense Intelligence Agency is formed, becoming the country's first centralized military intelligence organization.

1961

The CTV Television Network, Canada's first private television network, is launched.

The CTV Television Network, Canada's first private television network, is launched.

1957

The motto In God We Trust first appears on U.S. paper currency.

The motto In God We Trust first appears on U.S. paper currency.

1947

The North American F-86 Sabre flies for the first time.

The North American F-86 Sabre flies for the first time.

1940

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic.

1928

The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan.

The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan.

1928

Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.

Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.

1923

Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first…

Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first round of their boxing match at Olympia in London.

1861

Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining…

Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining in print until the present day.

1791

First session of the French Legislative Assembly.

First session of the French Legislative Assembly.

2004

The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.

The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.

1980

Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.

Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.