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The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program.
Ashton Eaton breaks the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials
Ashton Eaton breaks the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials.
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty take off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island in an attempt to circumnavigate the world in a si
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty take off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island in an attempt to circumnavigate the world in a single-engine plane.
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup i
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment.
The Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Gran
The Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Grand Lodge of England).
Konstantin Gerchik, the second head of the world's first cosmodrome — "Baikonur" (1958–1961)
Konstantin Gerchik, the second head of the world's first cosmodrome — "Baikonur" (1958–1961).
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.
Swedish boxer Ingemar Johansson becomes world champion of heavy weight boxing, by defeating American Floyd Patterson on
Swedish boxer Ingemar Johansson becomes world champion of heavy weight boxing, by defeating American Floyd Patterson on technical knockout after two minutes and three seconds in the third round at Yan�
Constitution for the Federation of Earth was adopted by the second session of the World Constituent Assembly, held at In
Constitution for the Federation of Earth was adopted by the second session of the World Constituent Assembly, held at Innsbruck, Austria.
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns viole
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game.
Juan Trippe, American businessman, founded Pan American World Airways (died 1981)
Juan Trippe, American businessman, founded Pan American World Airways (died 1981)
The United States defeated England during the FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history
The United States defeated England during the FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history.
The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London
The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London.
French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Gorge, making him one of the world's most famous tightrope walkers
French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Gorge, making him one of the world's most famous tightrope walkers.
The Finnish operator Radiolinja is launched as the world's first GSM network.
The Finnish operator Radiolinja is launched as the world's first GSM network.