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1960

Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600

Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600.

1943

World War II: The Royal Air Force launches Operation Bellicose, the first shuttle bombing raid of the war

World War II: The Royal Air Force launches Operation Bellicose, the first shuttle bombing raid of the war. Avro Lancaster bombers damage the V-2 rocket production facilities at the Zeppelin Works whil�

1877

Alexander Graham Bell installs the world's first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Alexander Graham Bell installs the world's first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

1940

World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by No 11 Independent Company

World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by No 11 Independent Company.

1717

The Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Gran

The Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Grand Lodge of England).

1944

World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by th

World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese.

1937

The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London

The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London.

1991

The Finnish operator Radiolinja is launched as the world's first GSM network.

The Finnish operator Radiolinja is launched as the world's first GSM network.

1987

The American radio station WFAN in New York City is launched as the world's first all-sports radio station.

The American radio station WFAN in New York City is launched as the world's first all-sports radio station.

1942

World War II: start of the First Battle of El Alamein.

World War II: start of the First Battle of El Alamein.

1881

The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine,…

The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine, United States.

1837

Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.

Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.

1962

The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.

The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.

2007

The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.

The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.

2007

Erden Eruç begins the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.

Erden Eruç begins the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.

1962

Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.

Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.

1972

The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris…

The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts.

1405

Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time.

Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time.

1853

Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.

Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.

1935

The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.