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1903

The High Court of Australia sits for the first time.

The High Court of Australia sits for the first time.

1683

Immigrant families found Germantown, Pennsylvania in the first major immigration of German people to America.

Immigrant families found Germantown, Pennsylvania in the first major immigration of German people to America.

2008

Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into…

Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.

1959

The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmits the first-ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.

The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmits the first-ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.

1913

Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line.

Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line.

1912

The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction.

The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction.

1826

The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.

The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.

1571

The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.

The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.

2014

Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with Ebola, dies.

Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with Ebola, dies.

1990

First Intifada: Israeli police kill 17 Palestinians and wound over 100 near the Dome of the Rock.

First Intifada: Israeli police kill 17 Palestinians and wound over 100 near the Dome of the Rock.

1921

KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game.

KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game.

1912

The First Balkan War begins when Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire.

The First Balkan War begins when Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire.

1645

Jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal.

Jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal.

1573

The Spanish siege of Alkmaar ends with the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years' War.

The Spanish siege of Alkmaar ends with the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years' War.

451

The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins.

The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins.

2016

The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar…

The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border.

2009

First lunar impact of NASA's Lunar Precursor Robotic Program.

First lunar impact of NASA's Lunar Precursor Robotic Program.

2006

North Korea conducts its first nuclear test.

North Korea conducts its first nuclear test.

1834

Opening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.

Opening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.

1831

Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first head of state of independent Greece, is assassinated.

Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first head of state of independent Greece, is assassinated.