2008
Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy car race
Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy car race.
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1809
Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army led by Napoleon at the Battle of Abensberg
Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army led by Napoleon at the Battle of Abensberg on the second day of a four-day campaign that ended in a French victory.
2023
SpaceX's Starship launched for the first time before exploding four minutes into flight
SpaceX's Starship launched for the first time before exploding four minutes into flight.
2008
American racing driver Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar auto race
American racing driver Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar auto race.
2008
Fernando Lugo became the first candidate not from the Colorado Party candidate to be elected President of Paraguay in 61
Fernando Lugo became the first candidate not from the Colorado Party candidate to be elected President of Paraguay in 61 years.
1982
Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves
Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves.
1963
The first election of the Universal House of Justice is held, marking its establishment as the supreme governing institu
The first election of the Universal House of Justice is held, marking its establishment as the supreme governing institution of the Baháʼí Faith.
1952
Secretary's Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated
Secretary's Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated.
1796
War of the First Coalition: In the climax of the Montenotte Campaign, Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeats the army of
War of the First Coalition: In the climax of the Montenotte Campaign, Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeats the army of Piedmont at the Battle of Mondovi, leading to Piedmont's surrender a week later�
1789
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington).
1526
The last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi, is defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat
The last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi, is defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat.
1526
Ibrahim Khan Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, was defeated and killed by Babur at the First Battle of Panipat,
Ibrahim Khan Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, was defeated and killed by Babur at the First Battle of Panipat, marking the beginning of Mughal rule in India.
1977
Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic
Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
1944
The 1st Air Commando Group using Sikorsky R-4 helicopters stage the first use of helicopters in combat with combat searc
The 1st Air Commando Group using Sikorsky R-4 helicopters stage the first use of helicopters in combat with combat search and rescue operations in the China Burma India Theater.
1876
The first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia
The first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia.
1809
The second day of the Battle of Eckmühl: The Austrian army is defeated by the First French Empire army led by Napoleon a
The second day of the Battle of Eckmühl: The Austrian army is defeated by the First French Empire army led by Napoleon and driven over the Danube in Regensburg.
1885
The first meeting of the Colonial Defence Committee, a standing committee of the British Colonial Office, was held to di
The first meeting of the Colonial Defence Committee, a standing committee of the British Colonial Office, was held to discuss the defence of Barbados.
1864
Congress passed the Coinage Act, which authorized the minting of the two-cent piece (pictured), the first U
Congress passed the Coinage Act, which authorized the minting of the two-cent piece (pictured), the first U.S. coin to bear the phrase "In God We Trust".
2005
The first YouTube video, titled "Me at the zoo", is published by co-founder Jawed Karim
The first YouTube video, titled "Me at the zoo", is published by co-founder Jawed Karim.