2002
The first version of the web browser Firefox was released by the Mozilla Organization.
The first version of the web browser Firefox was released by the Mozilla Organization.
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1952
U.S. vice-presidential candidate Richard Nixon delivered the Checkers speech, one of the first political uses of…
U.S. vice-presidential candidate Richard Nixon delivered the Checkers speech, one of the first political uses of television to appeal directly to the populace.
1975
Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces,…
Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces, instead of using a ridge route.
1960
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
1935
Earl and Weldon Bascom produce the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
Earl and Weldon Bascom produce the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
1929
Jimmy Doolittle performs the first flight without a window, proving that full instrument flying from take off to…
Jimmy Doolittle performs the first flight without a window, proving that full instrument flying from take off to landing is possible.
1911
His Majesty's Airship No. 1, Britain's first rigid airship, is wrecked by strong winds before her maiden flight at…
His Majesty's Airship No. 1, Britain's first rigid airship, is wrecked by strong winds before her maiden flight at Barrow-in-Furness.
1906
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
1852
The first powered, passenger-carrying airship, the Giffard dirigible, travels 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes.
The first powered, passenger-carrying airship, the Giffard dirigible, travels 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes.
1228
Stefan the First-Crowned, Serbian king (born 1165)
Stefan the First-Crowned, Serbian king (born 1165)
1975
Dougal Haston and Doug Scott of the Southwest Face expedition became the first people to reach the summit of Mount…
Dougal Haston and Doug Scott of the Southwest Face expedition became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest by ascending one of its faces.
1890
Wilford Woodruff, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wrote the first draft of a…
Wilford Woodruff, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wrote the first draft of a manifesto that officially disavowed the future practice of plural marriage.
1977
About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon.
About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon.
1974
Dr. Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery (better known as Tommy John surgery) on…
Dr. Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery (better known as Tommy John surgery) on baseball player Tommy John.
1956
TAT-1, the first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, is inaugurated.
TAT-1, the first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, is inaugurated.
1926
The international Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery is first signed.
The international Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery is first signed.
1981
Sandra Day O'Connor (pictured) became the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sandra Day O'Connor (pictured) became the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
1977
About 4,200 people took part in the first modern Chicago Marathon.
About 4,200 people took part in the first modern Chicago Marathon.
1960
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
1789
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.