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.
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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.
1915
Henry James becomes a British citizen to highlight his commitment to Britain during the first World War.
Henry James becomes a British citizen to highlight his commitment to Britain during the first World War.
1992
A picture of Les Horribles Cernettes was taken, which became the first ever photo posted to the World Wide Web.
A picture of Les Horribles Cernettes was taken, which became the first ever photo posted to the World Wide Web.
1977
The world's first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal was transmitted from Navigation Technology Satellite 2…
The world's first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal was transmitted from Navigation Technology Satellite 2 (NTS-2) and received at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at 12:41 a.m. Eastern ti�
1940
Field Marshal Ceremony: First occasion in World War II that Adolf Hitler appoints field marshals due to military…
Field Marshal Ceremony: First occasion in World War II that Adolf Hitler appoints field marshals due to military achievements.
1807
Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine,…
Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine, after it successfully powered a boat upstream on the river Saône in France.
2012
Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
1960
Sirimavo Bandaranaike is sworn in as prime minister of Ceylon, becoming the world's first democratically elected…
Sirimavo Bandaranaike is sworn in as prime minister of Ceylon, becoming the world's first democratically elected female head of government.
1933
Aviator Wiley Post returns to Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world…
Aviator Wiley Post returns to Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in seven days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.