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1928

Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.

Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.

1923

Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first…

Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first round of their boxing match at Olympia in London.

1903

Baseball: The Boston Americans play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the modern World Series.

Baseball: The Boston Americans play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the modern World Series.

1861

Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining…

Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining in print until the present day.

1791

First session of the French Legislative Assembly.

First session of the French Legislative Assembly.

2004

The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.

The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.

1967

Thurgood Marshall is sworn in as the first African-American justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Thurgood Marshall is sworn in as the first African-American justice of the United States Supreme Court.

1949

WERD, the first black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta.

WERD, the first black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta.

1919

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Adolfo Luque becomes the first Latin American player to appear in a World Series.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Adolfo Luque becomes the first Latin American player to appear in a World Series.

1965

Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.

Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.

1957

Sputnik 1 becomes the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.

Sputnik 1 becomes the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.

1895

Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.

Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.

1883

First run of the Orient Express.

First run of the Orient Express.

1883

First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.

First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.

1876

The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now known as Texas A&M) opens as the first public college in Texas.

The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now known as Texas A&M) opens as the first public college in Texas.

1984

Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space.

Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space.

1962

The first of the James Bond film series, based on the novels by Ian Fleming, Dr. No, is released in Britain.

The first of the James Bond film series, based on the novels by Ian Fleming, Dr. No, is released in Britain.

1962

The first Beatles single "Love Me Do" is released in Britain.

The first Beatles single "Love Me Do" is released in Britain.

1947

President Truman makes the first televised Oval Office address.

President Truman makes the first televised Oval Office address.

1931

Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Jr. make the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in the plane Miss…

Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Jr. make the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in the plane Miss Veedol.