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1534

Jacques Cartier is the first European to describe and map the Saint Lawrence River

Jacques Cartier is the first European to describe and map the Saint Lawrence River.

2002

The first direct electronic communication experiment between the nervous systems of two humans is carried out by Kevin W

The first direct electronic communication experiment between the nervous systems of two humans is carried out by Kevin Warwick in the United Kingdom.

2001

Pope John Paul II canonizes Lebanon's first female saint, Saint Rafqa

Pope John Paul II canonizes Lebanon's first female saint, Saint Rafqa.

1947

Saab produces its first automobile

Saab produces its first automobile.

1854

The United States Naval Academy graduates its first class of students

The United States Naval Academy graduates its first class of students.

1829

The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on the Thames in London

The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on the Thames in London.

1805

First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States

First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States.

2008

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology to Canada's First Nations in regard to abuses a

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology to Canada's First Nations in regard to abuses at a Canadian Indian residential school.

2002

Antonio Meucci is acknowledged as the first inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress

Antonio Meucci is acknowledged as the first inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress.

1987

Diane Abbott, Paul Boateng and Bernie Grant are elected as the first black MPs in Great Britain

Diane Abbott, Paul Boateng and Bernie Grant are elected as the first black MPs in Great Britain.

1956

Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province

Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province. The total number of deaths is reportedly 150.

1919

Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the U

Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the U.S. Triple Crown.

1825

The first cornerstone is laid for Fort Hamilton in New York City

The first cornerstone is laid for Fort Hamilton in New York City.

1775

The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small Britis

The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small British naval vessel.

2018

United States President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea held the first meeting between leaders of their two

United States President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea held the first meeting between leaders of their two countries in Singapore.

1991

In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia

In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia.

1981

The first of the Indiana Jones film franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark, is released in theaters

The first of the Indiana Jones film franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark, is released in theaters.

1665

Thomas Willett is appointed the first mayor of New York City

Thomas Willett is appointed the first mayor of New York City.

1653

First Anglo-Dutch War: The Battle of the Gabbard begins, lasting until the following day

First Anglo-Dutch War: The Battle of the Gabbard begins, lasting until the following day.

1983

Pioneer 10 becomes the first man-made object to leave the central Solar System when it passes beyond the orbit of Neptun

Pioneer 10 becomes the first man-made object to leave the central Solar System when it passes beyond the orbit of Neptune.