2010
Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo
Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
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1990
The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseas
The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseases.
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (International)
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (International)
1990
In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515
In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515.3 km/h (320.2 mph).
1891
The International Electrotechnical Exhibition opened in Frankfurt, Germany, featuring the world's first long-distance tr
�International Electrotechnical Exhibition opened in Frankfurt, Germany, featuring the world's first long-distance transmission of high-power, three-phase electric current (the most common form today).
1958
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a supersonic interceptor aircraft, set a world flight airspeed record of 1,404
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a supersonic interceptor aircraft, set a world flight airspeed record of 1,404.012 mph (2,259.538 km/h).
1911
Parks Canada, the world's first national park service, is established as the Dominion Parks Branch under the Department
Parks Canada, the world's first national park service, is established as the Dominion Parks Branch under the Department of the Interior.
1911
Parks Canada, the world's first national park service, was established as the Dominion Parks Branch under the Department
Parks Canada, the world's first national park service, was established as the Dominion Parks Branch under the Department of the Interior.
1932
Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a
Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a female pilot, landing in Ireland the next day.
1891
The International Electrotechnical Exhibition opens in Frankfurt, Germany, featuring the world's first long-distance tra
�International Electrotechnical Exhibition opens in Frankfurt, Germany, featuring the world's first long-distance transmission of high-power, three-phase electric current (the most common form today).
2011
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date.
2005
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
1927
Charles Lindbergh touches down at Le Bourget Field in Paris, completing the world's first solo nonstop flight across the
Charles Lindbergh touches down at Le Bourget Field in Paris, completing the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)
2005
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U.S.
2015
The Republic of Ireland becomes the first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage
The Republic of Ireland becomes the first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage.
1987
First ever Rugby World Cup kicks off with New Zealand playing Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand
First ever Rugby World Cup kicks off with New Zealand playing Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.