1928
The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan.
The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan.
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1928
Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.
Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.
1923
Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first…
Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first round of their boxing match at Olympia in London.
1861
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining…
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining in print until the present day.
1791
First session of the French Legislative Assembly.
First session of the French Legislative Assembly.
1832
Caroline Harrison, American educator, 24th First Lady of the United States (died 1892)
Caroline Harrison, American educator, 24th First Lady of the United States (died 1892)
1959
Enrico De Nicola, Italian journalist, lawyer, politician, and first President of Italy (born 1877)
Enrico De Nicola, Italian journalist, lawyer, politician, and first President of Italy (born 1877)
1989
Civil unions between same-sex couples were legalised in Denmark, the first country to do so.
Civil unions between same-sex couples were legalised in Denmark, the first country to do so.
1832
The first political gathering of colonists (president pictured) in Mexican Texas convened to seek reforms from the…
The first political gathering of colonists (president pictured) in Mexican Texas convened to seek reforms from the Mexican government.
2004
The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.
The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.
1980
Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.
Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.
1953
Émilie Busquant, French anarcho-syndicalist, sewed the first Flag of Algeria (born 1901)
Émilie Busquant, French anarcho-syndicalist, sewed the first Flag of Algeria (born 1901)
1951
Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San pits Commonwealth troops against communist Chinese troops.
Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San pits Commonwealth troops against communist Chinese troops.
1949
WERD, the first black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta.
WERD, the first black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta.
1953
Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop William Mark Duke, fifty-three years after it first…
Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop William Mark Duke, fifty-three years after it first opened.
1951
The First Battle of Maryang-san, widely regarded as one of the Australian Army's greatest accomplishments during the…
The First Battle of Maryang-san, widely regarded as one of the Australian Army's greatest accomplishments during the Korean War, began.
1965
Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.
Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.
1957
Sputnik 1 becomes the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
Sputnik 1 becomes the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
1895
Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.
Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.
