1790
The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process.
The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process.
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1498
On his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to discover the island…
On his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to discover the island of Trinidad.
781
The oldest recorded eruption of Mount Fuji (Traditional Japanese date: Sixth day of the seventh month of the first…
The oldest recorded eruption of Mount Fuji (Traditional Japanese date: Sixth day of the seventh month of the first year of the Ten'o (天応) era).
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Earliest day on which the Feast of Kamál (Perfection) can fall, while August 1 is the latest; observed on the first…
Earliest day on which the Feast of Kamál (Perfection) can fall, while August 1 is the latest; observed on the first day of the eighth month of the Baháʼí calendar. (Baháʼí Faith)
1981
MTV begins broadcasting in the United States and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
MTV begins broadcasting in the United States and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
1927
The Nanchang Uprising marks the first significant battle in the Chinese Civil War between the Kuomintang and Chinese…
The Nanchang Uprising marks the first significant battle in the Chinese Civil War between the Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party. This day is commemorated as the anniversary of the founding of the�
1911
Harriet Quimby takes her pilot's test and becomes the first U.S. woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator's…
Harriet Quimby takes her pilot's test and becomes the first U.S. woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator's certificate.
1907
The start of the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, the origin of the worldwide Scouting movement.
The start of the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, the origin of the worldwide Scouting movement.
1855
The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps.
The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps.
1498
Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to visit what is now Venezuela.
Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to visit what is now Venezuela.
314
The first synod of Arles is opened by bishop Marinus of Arles.
The first synod of Arles is opened by bishop Marinus of Arles.
1981
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles became the first music video broadcast on the American cable television…
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles became the first music video broadcast on the American cable television network MTV.
1911
Harriet Quimby became the first woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator certificate.
Harriet Quimby became the first woman to earn an Aero Club of America aviator certificate.
1989
Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972.
Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972.
1982
The Helsinki Metro, the first rapid transit system of Finland, is opened to the general public.
The Helsinki Metro, the first rapid transit system of Finland, is opened to the general public.
1918
The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
1873
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system.
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system.
1784
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
1986
The animated film Castle in the Sky, the first from Studio Ghibli, is released.
The animated film Castle in the Sky, the first from Studio Ghibli, is released.