1928
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.
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1892
The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools.
The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools.
1810
The citizens of Munich hold the first Oktoberfest in celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Louis of Bavaria and…
The citizens of Munich hold the first Oktoberfest in celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Louis of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
1799
Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse becomes the first woman to jump from a balloon with a parachute.
Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse becomes the first woman to jump from a balloon with a parachute.
1792
The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
1492
Christopher Columbus's first expedition makes landfall on San Salvador Island in the Caribbean. (Julian calendar)
Christopher Columbus's first expedition makes landfall on San Salvador Island in the Caribbean. (Julian calendar)
1983
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
1976
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F.…
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F. A. Murphy.
1911
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.
1908
Margaret Travers Symons bursts into the UK parliament and becomes the first woman to speak there.
Margaret Travers Symons bursts into the UK parliament and becomes the first woman to speak there.
1903
The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
1892
Edward Emerson Barnard is first to discover a comet by photographic means.
Edward Emerson Barnard is first to discover a comet by photographic means.
1881
First known conversation in modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends.
First known conversation in modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends.
1793
French Revolutionary Wars: Austro-Prussian victory over Republican France at the First Battle of Wissembourg.
French Revolutionary Wars: Austro-Prussian victory over Republican France at the First Battle of Wissembourg.
1979
The first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights draws approximately 100,000 people.
The first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights draws approximately 100,000 people.
1968
Apollo program: The first live television broadcast by American astronauts in orbit is performed by the Apollo 7 crew.
Apollo program: The first live television broadcast by American astronauts in orbit is performed by the Apollo 7 crew.
1968
Jim Hines becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint with a time…
Jim Hines becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.95 seconds.
1930
The former and first President of Finland, K. J. Ståhlberg, and his wife, Ester Ståhlberg, are kidnapped from their…
The former and first President of Finland, K. J. Ståhlberg, and his wife, Ester Ståhlberg, are kidnapped from their home by members of the far-right Lapua Movement.
1888
Louis Le Prince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene.
Louis Le Prince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene.