1998
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
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2014
Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in…
Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in the extra time.
1930
The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.
The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.
2014
Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.
Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.
1930
The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.
The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.
1853
Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.
Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.
1972
Steph Bridge, British World Champion kitesurfer
Steph Bridge, British World Champion kitesurfer
2018
France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.
France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.
2006
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.
2018
Croatian Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final in their defeat to France.
Croatian Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final in their defeat to France.
1950
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
1935
The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
2004
Millennium Park, a public park in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the world's largest rooftop gardens, opened to the…
Millennium Park, a public park in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the world's largest rooftop gardens, opened to the public.
1950
Uruguay won the decisive match of the FIFA World Cup against Brazil 2–1 at Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro.
Uruguay won the decisive match of the FIFA World Cup against Brazil 2–1 at Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro.
1994
Brazil win their fourth World Cup title, defeating Italy 3–2 on penalties.
Brazil win their fourth World Cup title, defeating Italy 3–2 on penalties.
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World Day for International Justice (International)
World Day for International Justice (International)
1994
Brazil won the FIFA World Cup final against Italy 3–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.
Brazil won the FIFA World Cup final against Italy 3–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.
1992
A picture of Les Horribles Cernettes was taken, which became the first ever photo posted to the World Wide Web.
A picture of Les Horribles Cernettes was taken, which became the first ever photo posted to the World Wide Web.
1977
The world's first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal was transmitted from Navigation Technology Satellite 2…
The world's first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal was transmitted from Navigation Technology Satellite 2 (NTS-2) and received at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at 12:41 a.m. Eastern ti�