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1860

Florence Harding, American publisher, 31st First Lady of the United States (died 1924)

Florence Harding, American publisher, 31st First Lady of the United States (died 1924)

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The first day of Flooding of the Nile, or Wafaa El-Nil (Egypt and Coptic Church)

The first day of Flooding of the Nile, or Wafaa El-Nil (Egypt and Coptic Church)

1948

The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.

The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.

1947

Jawaharlal Nehru (pictured) took office as the first prime minister of India, a post he held for 16 years.

Jawaharlal Nehru (pictured) took office as the first prime minister of India, a post he held for 16 years.

1954

The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.

The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.

1944

First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.

First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.

1930

The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.

The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.

1930

The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount…

The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon.

1913

Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit…

Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.

1891

The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.

The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.

1652

Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval action between the fleets of Michiel de Ruyter and George Ayscue in the First…

Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval action between the fleets of Michiel de Ruyter and George Ayscue in the First Anglo-Dutch War.

1895

Arthur Rose Eldred, First Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (died 1951)

Arthur Rose Eldred, First Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (died 1951)

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The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.

The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.

2008

American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.

American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.

2005

The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.

The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.

1978

Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137…

Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.

1977

The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.

The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.

1970

Soviet Union Venera program: Venera 7 launched. It will become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from…

Soviet Union Venera program: Venera 7 launched. It will become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from the surface of another planet (Venus).

1953

First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.

First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.

1945

The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.

The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.