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1806

British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate

British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate.

1976

The first identifiable case of Ebola occurred in Sudan

The first identifiable case of Ebola occurred in Sudan.

1950

Korean War: Five North Korean aircraft attacked an American air convoy above Suwon Air Base in the first air engagement

Korean War: Five North Korean aircraft attacked an American air convoy above Suwon Air Base in the first air engagement of the Korean War.

1905

First Russian Revolution: The crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin began a mutiny against their officers

First Russian Revolution: The crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin began a mutiny against their officers.

1571

Queen Elizabeth I issued a royal charter establishing Jesus College, the first Protestant college at the University of O

Queen Elizabeth I issued a royal charter establishing Jesus College, the first Protestant college at the University of Oxford.

1987

For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombe

For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht.

1956

In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist govern

In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe.

1948

Boxer Dick Turpin beats Vince Hawkins at Villa Park in Birmingham to become the first black British boxing champion in t

Boxer Dick Turpin beats Vince Hawkins at Villa Park in Birmingham to become the first black British boxing champion in the modern era.

1911

The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt

The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt.

1870

The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)

The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

1859

The first conformation dog show is held in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

The first conformation dog show is held in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

1098

Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch

Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch.

1907

Yvonne Sylvain, First female Haitian physician (died 1989)

Yvonne Sylvain, First female Haitian physician (died 1989)

1999

Vere Bird, first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda (born 1910)

Vere Bird, first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda (born 1910)

1911

The Nakhla meteorite (fragments pictured), the first meteorite to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, fell to Ea

The Nakhla meteorite (fragments pictured), the first meteorite to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, fell to Earth in Abu Hummus, Egypt.

1841

Giselle (title role pictured), a ballet by the French composer Adolphe Adam, was first performed at the Théâtre de l'Aca

Giselle (title role pictured), a ballet by the French composer Adolphe Adam, was first performed at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique in Paris.

1995

Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time

Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time.

1952

The first Miss Universe pageant is held

The first Miss Universe pageant is held. Armi Kuusela from Finland wins the title of Miss Universe 1952.

1534

Jacques Cartier is the first European to reach Prince Edward Island

Jacques Cartier is the first European to reach Prince Edward Island.

1995

Atlantis became the first U

Atlantis became the first U.S. Space Shuttle to dock with the Russian space station Mir as part of the Shuttle–Mir program.