2011
Betty Ford, 38th First Lady of the United States (born 1918)
Betty Ford, 38th First Lady of the United States (born 1918)
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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.
1961
Greece becomes the first member state to join the European Economic Community by signing the Athens Agreement, which…
Greece becomes the first member state to join the European Economic Community by signing the Athens Agreement, which is later suspended in 1967 during the Greek junta.
1893
Daniel Hale Williams, American heart surgeon, performs the first successful open-heart surgery in United States…
Daniel Hale Williams, American heart surgeon, performs the first successful open-heart surgery in United States without anesthesia.
1815
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord becomes the first Prime Minister of France.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord becomes the first Prime Minister of France.
1810
Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland as part of the First French Empire.
Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland as part of the First French Empire.
381
The end of the First Council of Christian bishops convened in Constantinople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I.
The end of the First Council of Christian bishops convened in Constantinople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I.
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.
2016
Portugal defeats France in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final to win their first European title.
Portugal defeats France in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final to win their first European title.
1991
Boris Yeltsin takes office as the first elected President of Russia.
Boris Yeltsin takes office as the first elected President of Russia.
1947
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is recommended as the first Governor-General of Pakistan by the British Prime Minister, Clement…
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is recommended as the first Governor-General of Pakistan by the British Prime Minister, Clement Attlee.
1806
The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.
The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.
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.
1914
Viola Desmond, Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist (first Canadian woman on a Canadian banknote) (died…
Viola Desmond, Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist (first Canadian woman on a Canadian banknote) (died 1965)
1811
William Robert Grove, Welsh physicist and inventor of the first fuel cell (died 1896)
William Robert Grove, Welsh physicist and inventor of the first fuel cell (died 1896)
2007
Lady Bird Johnson, American beautification activist; 43rd First Lady of the United States (born 1912)
Lady Bird Johnson, American beautification activist; 43rd First Lady of the United States (born 1912)
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.