1954
Elvis Presley recorded his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
Elvis Presley recorded his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
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1950
Korean War: In the first encounter between North Korean and American forces, an unprepared and undisciplined U.S. Army…
Korean War: In the first encounter between North Korean and American forces, an unprepared and undisciplined U.S. Army task force was routed at the Battle of Osan.
1841
Thomas Cook, the founder of the British travel company Thomas Cook & Son, organised his first excursion, escorting…
Thomas Cook, the founder of the British travel company Thomas Cook & Son, organised his first excursion, escorting about 500 people from Leicester to Loughborough.
1966
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
1957
Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so.
Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so.
1957
John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the…
John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles.
1933
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the…
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4–2.
1919
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
1854
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
1801
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of Algeciras.
1495
First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League.
First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League.
1921
Nancy Reagan, American actress and activist, 42nd First Lady of the United States (died 2016)
Nancy Reagan, American actress and activist, 42nd First Lady of the United States (died 2016)
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The first day of the Festival of San Fermín, which lasts until July 14. (Pamplona)
The first day of the Festival of San Fermín, which lasts until July 14. (Pamplona)
2013
In the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 777 airliner, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 (wreckage pictured) crashed on…
In the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 777 airliner, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 (wreckage pictured) crashed on final approach to San Francisco International Airport, resulting in three deaths.
2009
Jadranka Kosor became the first female prime minister of Croatia.
Jadranka Kosor became the first female prime minister of Croatia.
1981
US President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the…
US President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States.
1946
Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized.
Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized.
1937
The Peel Commission Report recommends the partition of Palestine, which was the first formal recommendation for…
The Peel Commission Report recommends the partition of Palestine, which was the first formal recommendation for partition in the history of Palestine.
1928
Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of…
Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri.