1893
France becomes the first country to introduce motor vehicle registration.
France becomes the first country to introduce motor vehicle registration.
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1885
Japan's first patent is issued to the inventor of a rust-proof paint.
Japan's first patent is issued to the inventor of a rust-proof paint.
1592
The first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis.
The first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis.
1040
King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of…
King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.
2025
US president Donald Trump meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such summit since the 2022…
US president Donald Trump meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such summit since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2013
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in…
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years.
1970
Patricia Palinkas becomes the first woman to play professionally in an American football game.
Patricia Palinkas becomes the first woman to play professionally in an American football game.
1947
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
1899
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
1096
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
1038
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
1954
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
1944
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
1930
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
1930
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount…
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon.
1913
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit…
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
1891
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
1652
Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval action between the fleets of Michiel de Ruyter and George Ayscue in the First…
Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval action between the fleets of Michiel de Ruyter and George Ayscue in the First Anglo-Dutch War.
2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
2005
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.