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1495

A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky

A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.

2019

Ani Yudhoyono, Indonesian politician, 6th First Lady of Indonesia

Ani Yudhoyono, Indonesian politician, 6th First Lady of Indonesia. (born 1952)

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The beginning of Crop over, celebrated until the first Monday of August

The beginning of Crop over, celebrated until the first Monday of August. (Barbados)

2018

For the first time since its transition to democracy, the Congress of Deputies in Spain passed a motion of no confidence

For the first time since its transition to democracy, the Congress of Deputies in Spain passed a motion of no confidence against the government.

1861

The first land battle of the American Civil War after Fort Sumter took place in the village of Fairfax, Virginia

The first land battle of the American Civil War after Fort Sumter took place in the village of Fairfax, Virginia.

1857

The Revolution of the Ganhadores, the first general strike in Brazil, began in Salvador, Bahia

The Revolution of the Ganhadores, the first general strike in Brazil, began in Salvador, Bahia.

1831

British explorer James Clark Ross led the first expedition to reach the north magnetic pole

British explorer James Clark Ross led the first expedition to reach the north magnetic pole.

2003

Europe launches its first voyage to another planet, Mars

Europe launches its first voyage to another planet, Mars. The European Space Agency's Mars Express probe launches from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan.

1910

Charles Rolls, a co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited, becomes the first man to make a non-stop double crossing of the Engl

Charles Rolls, a co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited, becomes the first man to make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by plane.

1692

Bridget Bishop is the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts; she was found guilty the same day

Bridget Bishop is the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts; she was found guilty the same day and hanged on June 10.

1615

The first Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France

The first Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France.

1978

Yi So-yeon, biotechnologist and astronaut, the first Korean in space

Yi So-yeon, biotechnologist and astronaut, the first Korean in space

1731

Martha Washington, First Lady of the United States (died 1802)

Martha Washington, First Lady of the United States (died 1802)

1973

A Soviet supersonic Tupolev Tu-144 crashes near Goussainville, France, killing 14, the first crash of a supersonic passe

A Soviet supersonic Tupolev Tu-144 crashes near Goussainville, France, killing 14, the first crash of a supersonic passenger aircraft.

1950

Herzog and Lachenal of the French Annapurna expedition become the first climbers to reach the summit of an 8,000-metre p

Herzog and Lachenal of the French Annapurna expedition become the first climbers to reach the summit of an 8,000-metre peak.

1940

Franz Rademacher proposes plans to make Madagascar the "Jewish homeland", an idea that had first been considered by 19th

Franz Rademacher proposes plans to make Madagascar the "Jewish homeland", an idea that had first been considered by 19th century journalist Theodor Herzl.

1889

The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23 km) bet

The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23 km) between a generator at Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, Oregon.

1098

After a five-month siege during the First Crusade, the Crusaders seize Antioch

After a five-month siege during the First Crusade, the Crusaders seize Antioch.

1960

Catherine Davani, first female Papua New Guinean judge (died 2016)

Catherine Davani, first female Papua New Guinean judge (died 2016)

1951

Jill Biden, American educator, First Lady of the United States

Jill Biden, American educator, First Lady of the United States