1811
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
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1884
Eleanor Roosevelt, American humanitarian and politician, 32nd First Lady of the United States (died 1962)
Eleanor Roosevelt, American humanitarian and politician, 32nd First Lady of the United States (died 1962)
2019
Alexei Leonov, Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and first human to conduct a spacewalk (born 1934)
Alexei Leonov, Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and first human to conduct a spacewalk (born 1934)
2000
Donald Dewar, Scottish politician, 1st First Minister of Scotland (born 1937)
Donald Dewar, Scottish politician, 1st First Minister of Scotland (born 1937)
1950
A field-sequential color system developed by Hungarian-American engineer Peter Goldmark became the first color…
�field-sequential color system developed by Hungarian-American engineer Peter Goldmark became the first color television system to be adopted for commercial use, only for it to be abandoned a year lat�
1950
CBS's field-sequential color system for television was the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal…
CBS's field-sequential color system for television was the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
2019
Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya becomes the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours with a time of 1:59:40 in…
Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya becomes the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours with a time of 1:59:40 in Vienna.
1928
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.
1892
The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools.
The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools.
1810
The citizens of Munich hold the first Oktoberfest in celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Louis of Bavaria and…
The citizens of Munich hold the first Oktoberfest in celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Louis of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
1799
Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse becomes the first woman to jump from a balloon with a parachute.
Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse becomes the first woman to jump from a balloon with a parachute.
1792
The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
1492
Christopher Columbus's first expedition makes landfall on San Salvador Island in the Caribbean. (Julian calendar)
Christopher Columbus's first expedition makes landfall on San Salvador Island in the Caribbean. (Julian calendar)
1864
Kamini Roy, British India's first female graduate, Bengali poet, social activist, and feminist writer (died 1933)
Kamini Roy, British India's first female graduate, Bengali poet, social activist, and feminist writer (died 1933)
2024
Alex Salmond, Scottish economist and politician, First Minister of Scotland (born 1954)
Alex Salmond, Scottish economist and politician, First Minister of Scotland (born 1954)
1928
The iron lung (example pictured), a type of medical ventilator, was used for the first time at the Boston Children's…
The iron lung (example pictured), a type of medical ventilator, was used for the first time at the Boston Children's Hospital to treat an eight-year-old girl paralyzed by polio.
1799
Jeanne Geneviève Garnerin became the first woman to make a parachute descent, falling 900 metres (3,000 ft) in the…
Jeanne Geneviève Garnerin became the first woman to make a parachute descent, falling 900 metres (3,000 ft) in the gondola of a hot air balloon.
1983
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
1976
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F.…
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F. A. Murphy.