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1921

The World Series is the first to be broadcast on radio.

The World Series is the first to be broadcast on radio.

2007

Jason Lewis completes the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth.

Jason Lewis completes the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth.

1995

The first planet orbiting another sun, 51 Pegasi b, is discovered.

The first planet orbiting another sun, 51 Pegasi b, is discovered.

1979

Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House.

Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House.

1977

The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-29, designated 9-01, makes its maiden flight.

The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-29, designated 9-01, makes its maiden flight.

1927

Opening of The Jazz Singer, the first prominent "talkie" movie.

Opening of The Jazz Singer, the first prominent "talkie" movie.

1910

Eleftherios Venizelos is elected Prime Minister of Greece for the first of seven times.

Eleftherios Venizelos is elected Prime Minister of Greece for the first of seven times.

1903

The High Court of Australia sits for the first time.

The High Court of Australia sits for the first time.

1683

Immigrant families found Germantown, Pennsylvania in the first major immigration of German people to America.

Immigrant families found Germantown, Pennsylvania in the first major immigration of German people to America.

2008

Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into…

Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.

1963

Buddhist crisis: Amid worsening relations, outspoken South Vietnamese First Lady Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu arrives in the US…

�uddhist crisis: Amid worsening relations, outspoken South Vietnamese First Lady Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu arrives in the US for a speaking tour, continuing a flurry of attacks on the Kennedy administration.

1959

The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmits the first-ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.

The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmits the first-ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.

1913

Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line.

Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line.

1912

The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction.

The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction.

1826

The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.

The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.

1571

The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.

The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.

2014

Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with Ebola, dies.

Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with Ebola, dies.

1990

First Intifada: Israeli police kill 17 Palestinians and wound over 100 near the Dome of the Rock.

First Intifada: Israeli police kill 17 Palestinians and wound over 100 near the Dome of the Rock.

1921

KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game.

KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game.

1645

Jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal.

Jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal.