1643
The Westminster Assembly of Divines first assembled to restructure the Church of England.
The Westminster Assembly of Divines first assembled to restructure the Church of England.
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1523
Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos were burnt at the stake in Brussels (pictured), becoming the first Lutherans executed by…
Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos were burnt at the stake in Brussels (pictured), becoming the first Lutherans executed by the Council of Brabant.
2000
Vicente Fox Quesada is elected the first President of México from an opposition party, the Partido Acción Nacional,…
Vicente Fox Quesada is elected the first President of México from an opposition party, the Partido Acción Nacional, after more than 70 years of continuous rule by the Partido Revolucionario Institucio�
1966
France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll.
France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll.
1929
Imelda Marcos, Filipino politician; 10th First Lady of the Philippines
Imelda Marcos, Filipino politician; 10th First Lady of the Philippines
1724
On the Feast of the Visitation, Bach led the first performance of his Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, based on…
On the Feast of the Visitation, Bach led the first performance of his Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, based on the German Magnificat.
1644
First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist…
First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist troops at the Battle of Marston Moor.
1979
U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul.
1886
Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.
Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.
1886
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
1884
Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average.
Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average.
1839
The first state normal school in the United States, the forerunner to today's Framingham State University, opens in…
The first state normal school in the United States, the forerunner to today's Framingham State University, opens in Lexington, Massachusetts with three students.
1819
The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens.
The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens.
1767
Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded and the first edition is published.
Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded and the first edition is published.
987
Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French…
Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792.
1921
Flor María Chalbaud, First Lady of Venezuela (died 2013)
Flor María Chalbaud, First Lady of Venezuela (died 2013)
2015
Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final.
Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final.
2009
The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao.
The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao.
2004
Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.
Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.
