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1964

Mafalda, a popular comic strip by Quino, was first published in newspapers in Argentina.

Mafalda, a popular comic strip by Quino, was first published in newspapers in Argentina.

1955

The first Indonesian legislative election resulted in an unexpectedly poor result for the Masyumi Party of incumbent…

The first Indonesian legislative election resulted in an unexpectedly poor result for the Masyumi Party of incumbent prime minister Burhanuddin Harahap (pictured).

1724

J. S. Bach led the first performance of Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130, based on Paul Eber's hymn in twelve…

J. S. Bach led the first performance of Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130, based on Paul Eber's hymn in twelve stanzas, for the feast of archangel Michael.

1975

The Boeing AH-64 Apache (example pictured), the primary attack helicopter for a number of countries, made its first…

The Boeing AH-64 Apache (example pictured), the primary attack helicopter for a number of countries, made its first flight.

1939

NBC broadcast the first televised American football game, between the Fordham Rams and the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets.

NBC broadcast the first televised American football game, between the Fordham Rams and the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets.

1882

The Vulcan Street Plant in Appleton, Wisconsin, the first hydroelectric central station to serve a system of private…

The Vulcan Street Plant in Appleton, Wisconsin, the first hydroelectric central station to serve a system of private and commercial customers in North America, went online.

1870

Nathaniel P. Langford of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition first observed a geyser in the Wyoming Territory…

Nathaniel P. Langford of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition first observed a geyser in the Wyoming Territory erupting at regular intervals, naming it Old Faithful (video featured).

96

Nerva (depicted), the first of the "Five Good Emperors" of ancient Rome, came to power following the assassination of…

Nerva (depicted), the first of the "Five Good Emperors" of ancient Rome, came to power following the assassination of his predecessor Domitian.

2023

Chinese authorities cancelled a run of performances of The Mongol Khan, the first Mongolian play to be performed…

Chinese authorities cancelled a run of performances of The Mongol Khan, the first Mongolian play to be performed internationally, forty minutes before its planned premiere in Hohhot.

1999

The Japanese manga Naruto published its first chapter, later becoming one of the best-selling manga series.

The Japanese manga Naruto published its first chapter, later becoming one of the best-selling manga series.

1726

Bach led the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, in Leipzig.

Bach led the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, in Leipzig.

235

Pope Pontian resigned after being exiled to Sardinia, becoming the first pope to relinquish the position.

Pope Pontian resigned after being exiled to Sardinia, becoming the first pope to relinquish the position.

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.

1967

Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

1991

Nadine Gordimer became the first South African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Nadine Gordimer became the first South African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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.

1952

The United Kingdom successfully conducted its first nuclear test, becoming the world's third state with nuclear weapons.

The United Kingdom successfully conducted its first nuclear test, becoming the world's third state with nuclear weapons.

1876

Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.

Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.

1962

"Love Me Do", the first single by the Beatles, was released in the United Kingdom.

"Love Me Do", the first single by the Beatles, was released in the United Kingdom.