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1849
Max Nordau, Hungarian physician, author, and critic, co-founded the World Zionist Organization (died 1923)
Max Nordau, Hungarian physician, author, and critic, co-founded the World Zionist Organization (died 1923)
2006
The world's longest running music show Top of the Pops is broadcast for the last time on BBC Two. The show had aired…
The world's longest running music show Top of the Pops is broadcast for the last time on BBC Two. The show had aired for 42 years.
1966
England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.
England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.
1962
The Trans-Canada Highway, the then-longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.
The Trans-Canada Highway, the then-longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.
1930
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
1966
In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after…
In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after extra time.
1930
In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating…
In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final.
1870
George Dixon, Canadian boxer (World Bantamweight title) (died 1930)
George Dixon, Canadian boxer (World Bantamweight title) (died 1930)
1865
The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
1954
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
2008
The Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway begins operation as the fastest commuter rail system in the world.
The Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway begins operation as the fastest commuter rail system in the world.
1980
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head…
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head of state.
1965
Frank Herbert's novel, Dune was published for the first time. It was named as the world's best-selling science fiction…
Frank Herbert's novel, Dune was published for the first time. It was named as the world's best-selling science fiction novel in 2003.
1892
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
1870
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
1932
Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (died 2006)
Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (died 2006)
1870
One of the world's earliest underground tube railways opened in the Tower Subway (interior depicted), a tunnel beneath…
One of the world's earliest underground tube railways opened in the Tower Subway (interior depicted), a tunnel beneath the River Thames in London.
1977
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.