2372 results for “World War” — type: events (233 ms)
World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h).
The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.
The World Health Organization announces that the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak has been contained.
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
The United States defeated the Netherlands 2–0 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Lyon, France.
The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
Johnny Weissmuller swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds, breaking the world swimming record and the 'minute barrier'.
Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, the British weekly tabloid newspaper News of the World publishes its final issue and shuts down after nearly 168 years in print.
Erden Eruç begins the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
EADS, the world's second-largest aerospace group is formed by the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra, DASA, and CASA.
�at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 spectators, the final sets a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event.
Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a new record.
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
Italy defeats West Germany 3–1 to win the FIFA World Cup.
The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts.
Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time.