2007
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor becomes the first Malaysian in space on board Soyuz TMA-11.
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor becomes the first Malaysian in space on board Soyuz TMA-11.
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1964
The Tokyo Summer Olympics opening ceremony is the first to be relayed live by satellites.
The Tokyo Summer Olympics opening ceremony is the first to be relayed live by satellites.
1933
A United Airlines Boeing 247 is destroyed by sabotage, the first such proven case in the history of commercial aviation.
A United Airlines Boeing 247 is destroyed by sabotage, the first such proven case in the history of commercial aviation.
1933
In the first proven act of sabotage in the history of commercial aviation, a Boeing 247 operated by United Airlines…
In the first proven act of sabotage in the history of commercial aviation, a Boeing 247 operated by United Airlines exploded in mid-air near Chesterton, Indiana, killing all seven people aboard.
1987
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
1984
Aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan becomes the first American woman to perform a space…
Aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan becomes the first American woman to perform a space walk.
1968
NASA launches Apollo 7, the first successful crewed Apollo mission.
NASA launches Apollo 7, the first successful crewed Apollo mission.
1962
The Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.
The Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.
1958
NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
1950
CBS's field-sequential color system for television is the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal…
CBS's field-sequential color system for television is the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
1912
First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate the city of Kozani.
First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate the city of Kozani.
1910
Piloted by Arch Hoxsey, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
Piloted by Arch Hoxsey, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
1811
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
1884
Eleanor Roosevelt, American humanitarian and politician, 32nd First Lady of the United States (died 1962)
Eleanor Roosevelt, American humanitarian and politician, 32nd First Lady of the United States (died 1962)
2019
Alexei Leonov, Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and first human to conduct a spacewalk (born 1934)
Alexei Leonov, Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and first human to conduct a spacewalk (born 1934)
2000
Donald Dewar, Scottish politician, 1st First Minister of Scotland (born 1937)
Donald Dewar, Scottish politician, 1st First Minister of Scotland (born 1937)
1950
A field-sequential color system developed by Hungarian-American engineer Peter Goldmark became the first color…
�field-sequential color system developed by Hungarian-American engineer Peter Goldmark became the first color television system to be adopted for commercial use, only for it to be abandoned a year lat�
1950
CBS's field-sequential color system for television was the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal…
CBS's field-sequential color system for television was the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
2019
Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya becomes the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours with a time of 1:59:40 in…
Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya becomes the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours with a time of 1:59:40 in Vienna.
1928
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.