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1875

The first official game of polo is played in Argentina after being introduced by British ranchers.

The first official game of polo is played in Argentina after being introduced by British ranchers.

1260

The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the…

The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum expansion of the Mongol Empire.

1942

The Holocaust: In possibly the first Jewish ghetto uprising, residents of the Łachwa Ghetto in occupied Poland,…

The Holocaust: In possibly the first Jewish ghetto uprising, residents of the Łachwa Ghetto in occupied Poland, informed of the upcoming "liquidation" of the ghetto, unsuccessfully fought against thei�

1935

On the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, British racing motorist Malcolm Campbell (pictured) became the first person to…

On the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, British racing motorist Malcolm Campbell (pictured) became the first person to drive an automobile over 300 mph (480 km/h).

1901

At the Royal Exhibition Building (pictured) in Melbourne, the flag of Australia flew for the first time.

At the Royal Exhibition Building (pictured) in Melbourne, the flag of Australia flew for the first time.

1989

In Leipzig, East Germany, the first of weekly demonstration for the legalisation of opposition groups and democratic…

In Leipzig, East Germany, the first of weekly demonstration for the legalisation of opposition groups and democratic reforms takes place.

1985

The discovery of Buckminsterfullerene, the first fullerene molecule of carbon.

The discovery of Buckminsterfullerene, the first fullerene molecule of carbon.

1972

Mark Spitz becomes the first competitor to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games.

Mark Spitz becomes the first competitor to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games.

1951

The first live transcontinental television broadcast takes place in San Francisco, United States, from the Japanese…

The first live transcontinental television broadcast takes place in San Francisco, United States, from the Japanese Peace Treaty Conference.

1950

Darlington Raceway is the site of the inaugural Southern 500, the first 500-mile NASCAR race.

Darlington Raceway is the site of the inaugural Southern 500, the first 500-mile NASCAR race.

1923

Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah.

Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah.

1882

The Pearl Street Station in New York City becomes the first power plant to supply electricity to paying customers.

The Pearl Street Station in New York City becomes the first power plant to supply electricity to paying customers.

1839

Battle of Kowloon: British vessels open fire on Chinese war junks enforcing a food sales embargo on the British…

Battle of Kowloon: British vessels open fire on Chinese war junks enforcing a food sales embargo on the British community in China in the first armed conflict of the First Opium War.

1774

New Caledonia is first sighted by Europeans, during the second voyage of Captain James Cook.

New Caledonia is first sighted by Europeans, during the second voyage of Captain James Cook.

1803

Sarah Childress Polk, First Lady of the United States (died 1891)

Sarah Childress Polk, First Lady of the United States (died 1891)

1934

Evelyn Waugh's novel A Handful of Dust was first published in full.

Evelyn Waugh's novel A Handful of Dust was first published in full.

1839

First Opium War: British vessels opened fire on Chinese war junks enforcing a food sales embargo on the British…

First Opium War: British vessels opened fire on Chinese war junks enforcing a food sales embargo on the British community on the Kowloon Peninsula.

1981

The first women arrive at what becomes Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp in the UK.

The first women arrive at what becomes Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp in the UK.

1960

Poet Léopold Sédar Senghor is the first elected President of Senegal.

Poet Léopold Sédar Senghor is the first elected President of Senegal.

1882

The first United States Labor Day parade is held in New York City.

The first United States Labor Day parade is held in New York City.