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1945

In the 1945 French legislative election French women vote for the first time.

In the 1945 French legislative election French women vote for the first time.

1940

The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published.

The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published.

1912

First Balkan War: The Greek navy completes the capture of the island of Lemnos for use as a forward base against the…

First Balkan War: The Greek navy completes the capture of the island of Lemnos for use as a forward base against the Dardanelles.

1910

HMS Niobe arrives in Halifax Harbour to become the first ship of the Royal Canadian Navy.

HMS Niobe arrives in Halifax Harbour to become the first ship of the Royal Canadian Navy.

1774

The flag of Taunton, Massachusetts is the first to include the word "Liberty".

The flag of Taunton, Massachusetts is the first to include the word "Liberty".

1097

First Crusade: Crusaders led by Godfrey of Bouillon, Bohemund of Taranto, and Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, begin the…

First Crusade: Crusaders led by Godfrey of Bouillon, Bohemund of Taranto, and Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, begin the Siege of Antioch.

2013

The Australian Capital Territory becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to legalize same-sex marriage with the…

The Australian Capital Territory becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to legalize same-sex marriage with the Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013.

2008

India launches its first uncrewed lunar probe mission Chandrayaan-1.

India launches its first uncrewed lunar probe mission Chandrayaan-1.

1947

The first Kashmir war begins after Pakistani forces invade Kashmir, allegedly to suppress a tribal rebellion.

The first Kashmir war begins after Pakistani forces invade Kashmir, allegedly to suppress a tribal rebellion.

1910

Hawley Harvey Crippen (the first felon to be arrested with the help of radio) is convicted of poisoning his wife.

Hawley Harvey Crippen (the first felon to be arrested with the help of radio) is convicted of poisoning his wife.

1879

Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb; the…

Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb; the bulb lasted 131⁄2 hours before burning out.

1836

Sam Houston is inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas.

Sam Houston is inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas.

1797

André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump, from 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above Paris.

André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump, from 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above Paris.

1739

The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira.

The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira.

1724

J. S. Bach leads the first performance of Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (Adorn yourself, O dear soul) in Leipzig on the…

J. S. Bach leads the first performance of Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (Adorn yourself, O dear soul) in Leipzig on the 20th Sunday after Trinity, based on the communion hymn of the same name.

1995

Yolanda Saldívar is found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of popular Latin singer Selena.

Yolanda Saldívar is found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of popular Latin singer Selena.

1912

First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins.

First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins.

1911

The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight.

The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight.

1906

Alberto Santos-Dumont flies an airplane in the first heavier-than-air flight in Europe.

Alberto Santos-Dumont flies an airplane in the first heavier-than-air flight in Europe.

1882

Assommoir bombing: Anarchists such as Fanny Madignier commit the first deadly anarchist attack in France.

Assommoir bombing: Anarchists such as Fanny Madignier commit the first deadly anarchist attack in France.