1803
The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.
The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.
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1964
Jerrie Mock completes the first around-the-world airplane flight by a woman
Jerrie Mock completes the first around-the-world airplane flight by a woman. Her solo flight in the Spirit of Columbus, which took 29 1/2 days, took off and landed at the Port Columbus International A�
1585
A first group of colonists sent by Sir Walter Raleigh under the charge of Ralph Lane lands in the New World to create…
A first group of colonists sent by Sir Walter Raleigh under the charge of Ralph Lane lands in the New World to create Roanoke Colony on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina.
1863
American Civil War: Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first…
American Civil War: Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first African-American military units in the Union Army, spearheaded an assault (pictured) on�
1962
The Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair in the United States since World War II, opened in Seattle
The Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair in the United States since World War II, opened in Seattle.
1901
Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record…
Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record that would stand for 20 years.
1914
World War I: Beginning of the Battle of Cer, the first Allied victory of World War I.
World War I: Beginning of the Battle of Cer, the first Allied victory of World War I.
1946
The United Kingdom's BBC returns to broadcasting its television service, which has been off air for seven years because
The United Kingdom's BBC returns to broadcasting its television service, which has been off air for seven years because of World War II.
1967
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since…
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since World War II, killing 134.
2008
The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the…
The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level.
1900
Second Boer War: The Siege of Mafeking in South Africa was lifted after 217 days, a decisive victory for the British aga
Second Boer War: The Siege of Mafeking in South Africa was lifted after 217 days, a decisive victory for the British against the Boers.
1983
Church Street bombing: A car bomb planted by UMkhonto we Sizwe explodes on Church Street in South Africa's capital, Pret
Church Street bombing: A car bomb planted by UMkhonto we Sizwe explodes on Church Street in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, killing 19 people and injuring 217 others.
1957
South Africa's government approves of racial separation in universities
South Africa's government approves of racial separation in universities.
1948
Daniel François Malan is elected as Prime Minister of South Africa
Daniel François Malan is elected as Prime Minister of South Africa. He later goes on to implement Apartheid.
1815
The East Indiaman Arniston is wrecked during a storm at Waenhuiskrans, near Cape Agulhas, in present-day South Africa, w
The East Indiaman Arniston is wrecked during a storm at Waenhuiskrans, near Cape Agulhas, in present-day South Africa, with the loss of 372 lives.
1902
Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa
Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa.
1902
The Second Boer War came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging in Pretoria, South Africa
The Second Boer War came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging in Pretoria, South Africa.
1994
Republic of South Africa becomes a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations
Republic of South Africa becomes a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations.
1964
Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison for sabotage in South Africa
Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison for sabotage in South Africa.