1911
Harriet Quimby became the first woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator certificate.
Harriet Quimby became the first woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator certificate.
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1892
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
1989
Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972.
Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972.
1982
The Helsinki Metro, the first rapid transit system of Finland, is opened to the general public.
The Helsinki Metro, the first rapid transit system of Finland, is opened to the general public.
1918
The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
1873
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system.
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system.
1870
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
1784
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
1986
The animated film Castle in the Sky, the first from Studio Ghibli, is released.
The animated film Castle in the Sky, the first from Studio Ghibli, is released.
1790
The first United States census was officially completed, with the nation's residential population enumerated to be…
The first United States census was officially completed, with the nation's residential population enumerated to be 3,929,214.
1977
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
1946
Santa Claus Land, the world's first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
Santa Claus Land, the world's first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
1811
First ascent of Jungfrau, third highest summit in the Bernese Alps by brothers Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer.
First ascent of Jungfrau, third highest summit in the Bernese Alps by brothers Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer.
1678
Robert LaSalle builds the Le Griffon, the first known ship built on the Great Lakes.
Robert LaSalle builds the Le Griffon, the first known ship built on the Great Lakes.
1527
The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland.
The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland.
1977
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
1936
African-American athlete Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, dashing Nazi…
African-American athlete Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, dashing Nazi leaders' hopes of Aryan domination at the games.
1913
An agricultural workers' strike in Wheatland degenerated into a riot, becoming one of the first major farm-labor…
An agricultural workers' strike in Wheatland degenerated into a riot, becoming one of the first major farm-labor confrontations in California.
1984
The Ariane 3 rocket is launched for the first time, carrying the Eutelsat I F-2 and Télécom 1A satellites into…
The Ariane 3 rocket is launched for the first time, carrying the Eutelsat I F-2 and Télécom 1A satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit.