1865
The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
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1954
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
1917
First World War: The Battle of Passchendaele began near Ypres, Belgium, with the Allies aiming to force German troops…
First World War: The Battle of Passchendaele began near Ypres, Belgium, with the Allies aiming to force German troops to withdraw from the Channel Ports.
1980
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head…
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head of state.
1965
Frank Herbert's novel, Dune was published for the first time. It was named as the world's best-selling science fiction…
Frank Herbert's novel, Dune was published for the first time. It was named as the world's best-selling science fiction novel in 2003.
1892
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
Jef Denyn hosted the world's first carillon concert at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium.
1870
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
1977
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
1946
Santa Claus Land, the world's first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
Santa Claus Land, the world's first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
1977
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
1916
First World War: The British Empire's Sinai and Palestine campaign began with a victory at the Battle of Romani.
First World War: The British Empire's Sinai and Palestine campaign began with a victory at the Battle of Romani.
1991
Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW makes its first appearance as a…
Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW makes its first appearance as a publicly available service on the Internet.
1942
World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal begins as the United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of…
World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal begins as the United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of the war with landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands.
1942
World War II: U.S. Marines initiated the first American offensive of the Guadalcanal campaign, with landings on Tulagi…
World War II: U.S. Marines initiated the first American offensive of the Guadalcanal campaign, with landings on Tulagi (pictured), Gavutu–Tanambogo and Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
1914
The Battle of Mulhouse began with France's first attack of World War I in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to…
The Battle of Mulhouse began with France's first attack of World War I in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to recover the region of Alsace from Germany.
1942
World War II: In the first major naval engagement of the Guadalcanal campaign, Japan forced the U.S. Navy to withdraw…
World War II: In the first major naval engagement of the Guadalcanal campaign, Japan forced the U.S. Navy to withdraw from the Solomon Islands.
2014
The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks near Jindo Island, killing 304 passengers and crew and leading to wid
The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks near Jindo Island, killing 304 passengers and crew and leading to widespread criticism of the South Korean government, media, and shipping authoritie�
2011
While flying from Seoul, South Korea to Shanghai, China, Asiana Airlines Flight 991 develops an in-flight fire in the…
While flying from Seoul, South Korea to Shanghai, China, Asiana Airlines Flight 991 develops an in-flight fire in the cargo hold. The Boeing 747-400F freighter attempts to divert to Jeju International�
1942
World War II: Second Battle of Kharkov: In eastern Ukraine, Red Army forces under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko launch a maj
World War II: Second Battle of Kharkov: In eastern Ukraine, Red Army forces under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko launch a major offensive from the Izium bridgehead, only to be encircled and destroyed by th�
1940
World War II: After a brief lull in the Battle of France, the Germans renew the offensive against the remaining French d
World War II: After a brief lull in the Battle of France, the Germans renew the offensive against the remaining French divisions south of the River Somme in Operation Fall Rot ("Case Red").