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1958

The African Regroupment Party holds its first congress in Cotonou.

The African Regroupment Party holds its first congress in Cotonou.

1946

The Crossroads Baker device is the first underwater nuclear weapon test.

The Crossroads Baker device is the first underwater nuclear weapon test.

1917

Sir Robert Borden introduces the first income tax in Canada as a "temporary" measure (lowest bracket is 4% and highest…

Sir Robert Borden introduces the first income tax in Canada as a "temporary" measure (lowest bracket is 4% and highest is 25%).

1915

RFC Captain Lanoe Hawker becomes the first British pursuit aviator to earn the Victoria Cross.

RFC Captain Lanoe Hawker becomes the first British pursuit aviator to earn the Victoria Cross.

1909

Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air machine from Calais to Dover,…

Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air machine from Calais to Dover, England, United Kingdom in 37 minutes.

1837

The first commercial use of an electrical telegraph is successfully demonstrated in London by William Cooke and…

The first commercial use of an electrical telegraph is successfully demonstrated in London by William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone.

1467

The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used extensively.

The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used extensively.

2007

Pratibha Patil was sworn in as the first female president of India.

Pratibha Patil was sworn in as the first female president of India.

2016

Hillary Clinton becomes the first female nominee for president of the United States by a major political party at the…

Hillary Clinton becomes the first female nominee for president of the United States by a major political party at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

2016

Solar Impulse 2 becomes the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the Earth.

Solar Impulse 2 becomes the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the Earth.

2005

Space Shuttle program: STS-114 Mission: Launch of Discovery, NASA's first scheduled flight mission after the Columbia…

Space Shuttle program: STS-114 Mission: Launch of Discovery, NASA's first scheduled flight mission after the Columbia Disaster in 2003.

1974

Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis forms the country's first civil government after seven years of military…

Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis forms the country's first civil government after seven years of military rule.

1963

Syncom 2, the world's first geosynchronous satellite, is launched from Cape Canaveral on a Delta B booster.

Syncom 2, the world's first geosynchronous satellite, is launched from Cape Canaveral on a Delta B booster.

1892

Dadabhai Naoroji is elected as the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain.

Dadabhai Naoroji is elected as the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain.

1848

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is established by Nelson Dewey, first Governor of Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is established by Nelson Dewey, first Governor of Wisconsin.

1847

Liberia declares its independence from the United States. France and the United Kingdom are the first to recognize the…

Liberia declares its independence from the United States. France and the United Kingdom are the first to recognize the new nation.

1822

First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire force led by Mahmud Dramali Pasha and the…

First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire force led by Mahmud Dramali Pasha and the Greek Revolutionary force led by Theodoros Kolokotronis.

1803

The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.

The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.

1745

The first recorded women's cricket match takes place near Guildford, England.

The first recorded women's cricket match takes place near Guildford, England.

657

First Fitna: In the Battle of Siffin, troops led by Ali ibn Abu Talib clash with those led by Muawiyah I.

First Fitna: In the Battle of Siffin, troops led by Ali ibn Abu Talib clash with those led by Muawiyah I.