1831
Inauguration of Leopold I of Belgium, first king of the Belgians.
Inauguration of Leopold I of Belgium, first king of the Belgians.
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1774
Russo-Turkish War (1768–74): Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca ending the war. It is the…
Russo-Turkish War (1768–74): Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca ending the war. It is the first time, that an Ottoman ruler surrendered territory largely populated by Musl�
1545
The first landing of French troops on the coast of the Isle of Wight during the French invasion of the Isle of Wight.
The first landing of French troops on the coast of the Isle of Wight during the French invasion of the Isle of Wight.
230
Pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. After being exiled to Sardinia, he became the first pope to…
Pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. After being exiled to Sardinia, he became the first pope to resign his office.
2018
Alene Duerk, U.S. Navy first female admiral (born 1920)
Alene Duerk, U.S. Navy first female admiral (born 1920)
625
Paulinus was consecrated as the first bishop of York by Justus, the archbishop of Canterbury.
Paulinus was consecrated as the first bishop of York by Justus, the archbishop of Canterbury.
1951
Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital spaceflight from Kapustin Yar and became the…
Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital spaceflight from Kapustin Yar and became the first dogs to fly in space and the first to safely return.
1894
The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and Rouen. The fastest finisher was the Comte…
The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and Rouen. The fastest finisher was the Comte Jules-Albert de Dion, but the "official" victory was awarded to Albert Lemaître dr�
1793
Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first recorded human to complete a transcontinental…
Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first recorded human to complete a transcontinental crossing of North America.
1209
Massacre at Béziers: The first major military action of the Albigensian Crusade.
Massacre at Béziers: The first major military action of the Albigensian Crusade.
1918
Indra Lal Roy, Indian lieutenant and first Indian fighter aircraft pilot (born 1898)
Indra Lal Roy, Indian lieutenant and first Indian fighter aircraft pilot (born 1898)
1963
The United Kingdom granted self-government to Sarawak (first flag pictured), the day would be celebrated as Sarawak Day.
The United Kingdom granted self-government to Sarawak (first flag pictured), the day would be celebrated as Sarawak Day.
1817
Windham William Sadler made the first successful aerial crossing of the Irish Sea, which he accomplished by balloon.
Windham William Sadler made the first successful aerial crossing of the Irish Sea, which he accomplished by balloon.
1298
First War of Scottish Independence: English forces led by Edward I defeated William Wallace's Scottish troops at the…
First War of Scottish Independence: English forces led by Edward I defeated William Wallace's Scottish troops at the Battle of Falkirk.
1209
A crusader army captured Béziers, France, and massacred the city's inhabitants in the first major military action of…
A crusader army captured Béziers, France, and massacred the city's inhabitants in the first major military action of the Albigensian Crusade.
2001
Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in as the first female president of Indonesia following her predecessor's impeachment.
Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in as the first female president of Indonesia following her predecessor's impeachment.
1999
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-93, with Eileen Collins becoming the first female space shuttle commander. The…
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-93, with Eileen Collins becoming the first female space shuttle commander. The shuttle also carried and deployed the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
1972
The United States launches Landsat 1, the first Earth-resources satellite.
The United States launches Landsat 1, the first Earth-resources satellite.
1962
Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.
Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.
1927
The first station of the Indian Broadcasting Company goes on the air in Bombay.
The first station of the Indian Broadcasting Company goes on the air in Bombay.