1927
The first fully electronic television system is achieved by Philo Farnsworth.
The first fully electronic television system is achieved by Philo Farnsworth.
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1921
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.
1906
Alberto Santos-Dumont flies his 14-bis aircraft at Bagatelle, France successfully for the first time.
Alberto Santos-Dumont flies his 14-bis aircraft at Bagatelle, France successfully for the first time.
2016
NASA launches OSIRIS-REx, its first asteroid sample return mission. The probe visited 101955 Bennu and returned with…
NASA launches OSIRIS-REx, its first asteroid sample return mission. The probe visited 101955 Bennu and returned with samples in September 2023.
2005
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first…
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first time Russia has flown such a mission to North America.
1988
Yellowstone National Park is closed for the first time in U.S. history due to ongoing fires.
Yellowstone National Park is closed for the first time in U.S. history due to ongoing fires.
1966
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man…
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man Trap".
1952
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd Gang.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd Gang.
1948
The flag of North Korea is adopted with the passing of the country's first constitution by the Supreme People's…
The flag of North Korea is adopted with the passing of the country's first constitution by the Supreme People's Assembly.
1888
In England, the first six Football League matches are played.
In England, the first six Football League matches are played.
1565
St. Augustine, Florida is founded by Spanish admiral and Florida's first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
St. Augustine, Florida is founded by Spanish admiral and Florida's first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
1522
Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation: Victoria arrives at Seville, completing the first circumnavigation.
Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation: Victoria arrives at Seville, completing the first circumnavigation.
2025
Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member…
Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member has engaged Russian military assets.
2009
The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.
The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.
1956
Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.
Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.
1947
First case of a computer bug being found: A moth lodges in a relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University.
First case of a computer bug being found: A moth lodges in a relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University.
1940
George Stibitz pioneers the first remote operation of a computer.
George Stibitz pioneers the first remote operation of a computer.
1850
California is admitted as the thirty-first U.S. state.
California is admitted as the thirty-first U.S. state.