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1930

Harry Babcock, American football player and first overall draft pick (died 1996)

Harry Babcock, American football player and first overall draft pick (died 1996)

2016

The state-owned Taedonggang Brewing Company inaugurated the first beer festival in North Korea.

The state-owned Taedonggang Brewing Company inaugurated the first beer festival in North Korea.

1967

Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier…

Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier National Park in separate incidents.

1954

Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time.

Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time.

1913

First production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.

First production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.

1898

Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found.

Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found.

1724

Johann Sebastian Bach leads the first performance of Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101, a chorale cantata on…

Johann Sebastian Bach leads the first performance of Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101, a chorale cantata on a famous tune.

29 BC

Octavian holds the first of three consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Dalmatian tribes.

Octavian holds the first of three consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Dalmatian tribes.

1918

Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.

Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.

1724

Bach led the Thomanerchor in Leipzig in the first performance of the chorale cantata, Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer…

Bach led the Thomanerchor in Leipzig in the first performance of the chorale cantata, Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101.

1959

Founding and first official meeting of the American Football League.

Founding and first official meeting of the American Football League.

1933

Loggers cause a forest fire in the Coast Range of Oregon, later known as the first forest fire of the Tillamook Burn;…

Loggers cause a forest fire in the Coast Range of Oregon, later known as the first forest fire of the Tillamook Burn; destroying 240,000 acres (970 km2) of land.

1901

The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21.

The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21.

1893

France becomes the first country to introduce motor vehicle registration.

France becomes the first country to introduce motor vehicle registration.

1885

Japan's first patent is issued to the inventor of a rust-proof paint.

Japan's first patent is issued to the inventor of a rust-proof paint.

1592

The first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis.

The first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis.

1040

King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of…

King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.

1891

Sarah Childress Polk, First Lady of the United States (born 1803)

Sarah Childress Polk, First Lady of the United States (born 1803)

1852

Margaret Taylor, First Lady of the United States (born 1788)

Margaret Taylor, First Lady of the United States (born 1788)

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Falklands Day is the celebration of the first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis in 1592.

Falklands Day is the celebration of the first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis in 1592.