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The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in London, the first in its record-breaking run in cinemas, which continues in limited release.
One of the first recordings of music, of Arthur Sullivan's "The Lost Chord", was played at a press conference in London to introduce Thomas Edison's phonograph.
US president Donald Trump meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such summit since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years.
Patricia Palinkas becomes the first woman to play professionally in an American football game.
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
Florence Harding, American publisher, 31st First Lady of the United States (died 1924)
The first day of Flooding of the Nile, or Wafaa El-Nil (Egypt and Coptic Church)
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.
Jawaharlal Nehru (pictured) took office as the first prime minister of India, a post he held for 16 years.
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon.
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval action between the fleets of Michiel de Ruyter and George Ayscue in the First Anglo-Dutch War.