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1895

Arthur Rose Eldred, First Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (died 1951)

Arthur Rose Eldred, First Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (died 1951)

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The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.

The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.

2008

American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.

American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.

2005

The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.

The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.

1978

Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137…

Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.

1977

The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.

The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.

1970

Soviet Union Venera program: Venera 7 launched. It will become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from…

Soviet Union Venera program: Venera 7 launched. It will become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from the surface of another planet (Venus).

1953

First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.

First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.

1945

The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.

The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.

1896

Bridget Driscoll became the first recorded case of a pedestrian killed in a collision with a motor car in the United…

Bridget Driscoll became the first recorded case of a pedestrian killed in a collision with a motor car in the United Kingdom.

1883

The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.

The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.

1498

Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, becomes the first person in history to resign the cardinalate; later that…

Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, becomes the first person in history to resign the cardinalate; later that same day, King Louis XII of France names him Duke of Valentinois.

1936

Seamus Mallon, Irish educator and politician, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland (died 2020)

Seamus Mallon, Irish educator and politician, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland (died 2020)

1578

Johann, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, first prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (died 1638)

Johann, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, first prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (died 1638)

1945

Animal Farm, George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, was first published.

Animal Farm, George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, was first published.

1876

The premiere of Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (pictured) closed the first Bayreuth Festival.

The premiere of Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (pictured) closed the first Bayreuth Festival.

1945

Sukarno takes office as the first president of Indonesia, following the country's declaration of independence the…

Sukarno takes office as the first president of Indonesia, following the country's declaration of independence the previous day.

1933

The Volksempfänger is first presented to the German public at a radio exhibition; the presiding Nazi Minister of…

The Volksempfänger is first presented to the German public at a radio exhibition; the presiding Nazi Minister of Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels, delivers an accompanying speech heralding the radio as the�

1923

The first British Track and Field championships for women are held in London, Great Britain.

The first British Track and Field championships for women are held in London, Great Britain.

1903

German engineer Karl Jatho allegedly flies his self-made, motored gliding airplane four months before the first flight…

German engineer Karl Jatho allegedly flies his self-made, motored gliding airplane four months before the first flight of the Wright brothers.