1954
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
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1892
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
1870
One of the world's earliest underground tube railways opened in the Tower Subway (interior depicted), a tunnel beneath…
One of the world's earliest underground tube railways opened in the Tower Subway (interior depicted), a tunnel beneath the River Thames in London.
1977
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
1929
Jiddu Krishnamurti (pictured), believed by some Theosophists to be a likely candidate for the messianic "World…
Jiddu Krishnamurti (pictured), believed by some Theosophists to be a likely candidate for the messianic "World Teacher", dissolved the Order of the Star, the organisation established to support him.
2014
The World Health Organization declared the Western African Ebola epidemic, which began in December 2013, to be a…
The World Health Organization declared the Western African Ebola epidemic, which began in December 2013, to be a public health emergency of international concern.
1929
The German airship Graf Zeppelin departed Lakehurst, New Jersey, on a flight to circumnavigate the world.
The German airship Graf Zeppelin departed Lakehurst, New Jersey, on a flight to circumnavigate the world.
1793
The Louvre (pyramid pictured) in Paris, today the world's most-visited museum, opened with an exhibition of 537…
The Louvre (pyramid pictured) in Paris, today the world's most-visited museum, opened with an exhibition of 537 paintings and 184 objets d'art.
2009
At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt ran the 100 metres in 9.58 seconds, breaking his own…
At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt ran the 100 metres in 9.58 seconds, breaking his own record set a year earlier.
1989
The final stage of the O-Bahn Busway in Adelaide, South Australia, was finished, completing at the time the world's…
�elaide, South Australia, was finished, completing at the time the world's longest and fastest guided busway, with buses (example pictured) travelling 12 km (7.5 mi) at speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph�
1921
The Royal Navy's R.38, the world's largest airship at the time, was destroyed by a structural failure over Hull,…
The Royal Navy's R.38, the world's largest airship at the time, was destroyed by a structural failure over Hull, killing 44 of the 49 crew aboard.
1885
Gottlieb Daimler patented the world's first internal-combustion motorcycle, the Reitwagen (replica pictured).
Gottlieb Daimler patented the world's first internal-combustion motorcycle, the Reitwagen (replica pictured).
1789
With the first use of his 1.2-metre (3.9 ft) telescope, then the largest in the world, William Herschel discovered a…
With the first use of his 1.2-metre (3.9 ft) telescope, then the largest in the world, William Herschel discovered a new moon of Saturn, later named Enceladus (pictured).
1990
Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in…
Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
1906
The ocean liner RMS Mauretania, the largest and fastest ship in the world at the time, was launched in Tyneside,…
The ocean liner RMS Mauretania, the largest and fastest ship in the world at the time, was launched in Tyneside, England.
1885
The Scottish Cup match between Arbroath and Bon Accord ended 36–0, which is still a world record for an unrigged…
The Scottish Cup match between Arbroath and Bon Accord ended 36–0, which is still a world record for an unrigged professional association football match.
1975
The prototype of the Soviet Mikoyan MiG-31, one of the fastest combat jets in the world, made its maiden flight.
The prototype of the Soviet Mikoyan MiG-31, one of the fastest combat jets in the world, made its maiden flight.
1946
Mensa, the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world, was formed in the United Kingdom.
Mensa, the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world, was formed in the United Kingdom.
1952
The United Kingdom successfully conducted its first nuclear test, becoming the world's third state with nuclear weapons.
The United Kingdom successfully conducted its first nuclear test, becoming the world's third state with nuclear weapons.