1874
The Remington No. 1, the first commercially successful typewriter, went on sale.
The Remington No. 1, the first commercially successful typewriter, went on sale.
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1849
Belgium introduced its first series of postage stamps, known as epaulettes (example pictured).
Belgium introduced its first series of postage stamps, known as epaulettes (example pictured).
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.
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.
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.
1988
Kylie Minogue's first album, Kylie, was released, and went on to top the charts in the UK and New Zealand.
Kylie Minogue's first album, Kylie, was released, and went on to top the charts in the UK and New Zealand.
1837
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and…
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and Newton Junction.
2004
Indonesia held its first direct presidential elections, which resulted in the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as…
Indonesia held its first direct presidential elections, which resulted in the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as President of Indonesia after the second round on September 20.
1954
Elvis Presley recorded his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
Elvis Presley recorded his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
1841
Thomas Cook, the founder of the British travel company Thomas Cook & Son, organised his first excursion, escorting…
Thomas Cook, the founder of the British travel company Thomas Cook & Son, organised his first excursion, escorting about 500 people from Leicester to Loughborough.
2013
In the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 777 airliner, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 (wreckage pictured) crashed on…
In the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 777 airliner, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 (wreckage pictured) crashed on final approach to San Francisco International Airport, resulting in three deaths.
2009
Jadranka Kosor became the first female prime minister of Croatia.
Jadranka Kosor became the first female prime minister of Croatia.
1907
Inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris, American impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (pictured) staged the first of his…
Inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris, American impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (pictured) staged the first of his Ziegfeld Follies.
1874
Members of the North-West Mounted Police at Fort Dufferin began their March West, their first journey to the Canadian…
Members of the North-West Mounted Police at Fort Dufferin began their March West, their first journey to the Canadian Prairies.
1776
The United States Declaration of Independence received its first formal public reading, in Philadelphia.
The United States Declaration of Independence received its first formal public reading, in Philadelphia.
1640
The Virginia Governor's Council made John Punch the first legally recognized slave in England's North American colonies.
The Virginia Governor's Council made John Punch the first legally recognized slave in England's North American colonies.
1978
Moktar Ould Daddah, the first president of Mauritania, was ousted in a coup d'état led by Mustafa Ould Salek.
Moktar Ould Daddah, the first president of Mauritania, was ousted in a coup d'état led by Mustafa Ould Salek.
2010
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title (pictured lifting the…
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title (pictured lifting the trophy).
1914
The US Navy launched the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first Standard-type battleship.
The US Navy launched the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first Standard-type battleship.
1801
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons co-discovered the first of his 37 comets, more than any other person in history.
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons co-discovered the first of his 37 comets, more than any other person in history.