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1975

Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

1954

The BBC broadcasts its first daily television news bulletin.

The BBC broadcasts its first daily television news bulletin.

1954

Elvis Presley records his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.

Elvis Presley records his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.

1950

Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.

Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.

1946

Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris.

Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris.

1945

The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party.

The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party.

1841

Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough.

Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough.

1833

Nicéphore Niépce, French inventor, created the first known photograph (born 1765)

Nicéphore Niépce, French inventor, created the first known photograph (born 1765)

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.

1950

Korean War: In the first encounter between North Korean and American forces, an unprepared and undisciplined U.S. Army…

Korean War: In the first encounter between North Korean and American forces, an unprepared and undisciplined U.S. Army task force was routed at the Battle of Osan.

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.

1966

Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.

Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.

1957

Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so.

Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so.

1957

John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the…

John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles.

1933

The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the…

The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4–2.

1919

The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.

The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.

1854

The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.

The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.

1801

First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…

First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of Algeciras.

1495

First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League.

First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League.