1855
The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps.
The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps.
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1498
Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to visit what is now Venezuela.
Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to visit what is now Venezuela.
314
The first synod of Arles is opened by bishop Marinus of Arles.
The first synod of Arles is opened by bishop Marinus of Arles.
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.
1784
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
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.
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.
1821
The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
1701
Great Peace of Montreal between New France and First Nations is signed.
Great Peace of Montreal between New France and First Nations is signed.
1327
First War of Scottish Independence: James Douglas leads a raid into Weardale and almost kills Edward III of England.
First War of Scottish Independence: James Douglas leads a raid into Weardale and almost kills Edward III of England.
1914
In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.
In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.
1888
Bertha Benz drives from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in the first long distance automobile trip, commemorated as the…
Bertha Benz drives from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in the first long distance automobile trip, commemorated as the Bertha Benz Memorial Route since 2008.
1861
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax…
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US$800; rescinded in 18�
1858
Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. It…
Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. It will operate for less than a month.