1885
Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first motorcycle with an internal combustion engine, the Reitwagen.
Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first motorcycle with an internal combustion engine, the Reitwagen.
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1869
The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens, making it the world's first mountain-climbing rack railway.
The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens, making it the world's first mountain-climbing rack railway.
1885
Gottlieb Daimler patented the world's first internal-combustion motorcycle, the Reitwagen (replica pictured).
Gottlieb Daimler patented the world's first internal-combustion motorcycle, the Reitwagen (replica pictured).
1789
With the first use of his 1.2-metre (3.9 ft) telescope, then the largest in the world, William Herschel discovered a…
With the first use of his 1.2-metre (3.9 ft) telescope, then the largest in the world, William Herschel discovered a new moon of Saturn, later named Enceladus (pictured).
1974
The Third World Population Conference ends in Bucharest, Romania. At the end of the ceremony, the UN-Romanian…
The Third World Population Conference ends in Bucharest, Romania. At the end of the ceremony, the UN-Romanian Demographic Centre is inaugurated.
1878
Emma Nutt becomes the world's first female telephone operator when she is recruited by Alexander Graham Bell to the…
Emma Nutt becomes the world's first female telephone operator when she is recruited by Alexander Graham Bell to the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company.
2016
The U.S. and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally ratify the Paris…
The U.S. and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
2015
Chandra Bahadur Dangi, world record holder for shortest man (born 1939)
Chandra Bahadur Dangi, world record holder for shortest man (born 1939)
1846
Daniel Burnham, American architect, designed the World's Columbian Exposition (died 1912)
Daniel Burnham, American architect, designed the World's Columbian Exposition (died 1912)
1983
Jon Brower Minnoch, famous for being the world's heaviest person recorded (born 1941)
Jon Brower Minnoch, famous for being the world's heaviest person recorded (born 1941)
1980
The Gotthard Road Tunnel opens in Switzerland as the world's longest highway tunnel at 16.9 kilometres (10.5 mi)…
The Gotthard Road Tunnel opens in Switzerland as the world's longest highway tunnel at 16.9 kilometres (10.5 mi) stretching from Göschenen to Airolo.
2012
Lawrie Dring, Scottish scout leader, founded World Federation of Independent Scouts (born 1931)
Lawrie Dring, Scottish scout leader, founded World Federation of Independent Scouts (born 1931)
1776
According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to…
According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to attach a time bomb to the hull of HMS Eagle in New York Harbor (no British record�
1986
Nicholas Daniloff, a correspondent for U.S. News & World Report, is indicted on charges of espionage by the Soviet…
Nicholas Daniloff, a correspondent for U.S. News & World Report, is indicted on charges of espionage by the Soviet Union.
1973
World Airways Flight 802 crashes into Mount Dutton in King Cove, Alaska, killing six people.
World Airways Flight 802 crashes into Mount Dutton in King Cove, Alaska, killing six people.
1954
Johan Harmenberg, Swedish Olympic and world champion épée fencer
Johan Harmenberg, Swedish Olympic and world champion épée fencer
2016
The government of North Korea conducts its fifth and reportedly biggest nuclear test. World leaders condemn the act,…
The government of North Korea conducts its fifth and reportedly biggest nuclear test. World leaders condemn the act, with South Korea calling it "maniacal recklessness".
1990
Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in…
Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.