1880
First performance of O Canada at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français
First performance of O Canada at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français. The song would later become the national anthem of Canada.
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1793
The first Republican constitution in France is adopted
The first Republican constitution in France is adopted.
1497
John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings
John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings.
1314
First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn concludes with a decisive victory by Scottish forces led b
First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn concludes with a decisive victory by Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce.
972
Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place
Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place.
2010
Julia Gillard (pictured) was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Australia after incumbent Kevin Rudd decline
Julia Gillard (pictured) was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Australia after incumbent Kevin Rudd declined to contest a leadership spill in the Labor Party.
1939
The first of the Thai cultural mandates was issued, officially changing the country's name from Siam to Thailand
The first of the Thai cultural mandates was issued, officially changing the country's name from Siam to Thailand.
1880
"O Canada", the present-day national anthem of Canada, was first performed in Quebec City during a Saint-Jean-Baptiste D
"O Canada", the present-day national anthem of Canada, was first performed in Quebec City during a Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day banquet.
1717
The first Grand Lodge of Freemasonry, the Premier Grand Lodge of England, was founded in London
The first Grand Lodge of Freemasonry, the Premier Grand Lodge of England, was founded in London.
1314
In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated Engli
In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English troops under Edward II near Bannockburn, Scotland.
1993
Kim Campbell is sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Canada
Kim Campbell is sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Canada.
1992
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware.
1978
The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade
The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.
1848
A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism
A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism.
1678
Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is the first woman awarded a doctorate of philosophy when she graduates from the Univers
Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is the first woman awarded a doctorate of philosophy when she graduates from the University of Padua.
1866
Eloísa Díaz, Chilean doctor and Chile's first female physician (died 1950)
Eloísa Díaz, Chilean doctor and Chile's first female physician (died 1950)
1978
The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day
The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade.
2006
Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest
Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest.
1988
The first crash of an Airbus A320 occurs when Air France Flight 296Q crashes at Mulhouse–Habsheim Airfield in Habsheim,
The first crash of an Airbus A320 occurs when Air France Flight 296Q crashes at Mulhouse–Habsheim Airfield in Habsheim, France, during an air show, killing three of the 136 people on board.