1980
The town of Elmore City, Oklahoma holds its first dance in the town's history
The town of Elmore City, Oklahoma holds its first dance in the town's history.
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1783
Three-Fifths Compromise: The first instance of black slaves in the United States of America being counted as three-fifth
Three-Fifths Compromise: The first instance of black slaves in the United States of America being counted as three-fifths of persons (for the purpose of taxation), in a resolution of the Congress of t�
2021
The Ingenuity helicopter becomes the first aircraft to achieve flight on another planet
The Ingenuity helicopter becomes the first aircraft to achieve flight on another planet.
2011
Fidel Castro resigns as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba after holding the title since July 1961
Fidel Castro resigns as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba after holding the title since July 1961.
1975
India's first satellite Aryabhata launched in orbit from Kapustin Yar, Russia
India's first satellite Aryabhata launched in orbit from Kapustin Yar, Russia.
1943
Albert Hofmann deliberately doses himself with LSD for the first time, three days after having discovered its effects on
Albert Hofmann deliberately doses himself with LSD for the first time, three days after having discovered its effects on April 16, an event commonly known and celebrated as Bicycle Day.
2023
SpaceX's Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, launches for the first time
SpaceX's Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, launches for the first time. It explodes four minutes into flight.
2020
For the first time in history, oil prices drop below zero, an effect of the 2020 Russia-Saudi Arabia oil price war
For the first time in history, oil prices drop below zero, an effect of the 2020 Russia-Saudi Arabia oil price war.
2008
Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy car race
Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy car race.
1809
Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army led by Napoleon at the Battle of Abensberg
Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army led by Napoleon at the Battle of Abensberg on the second day of a four-day campaign that ended in a French victory.
1982
Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves
Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves.
1963
The first election of the Universal House of Justice is held, marking its establishment as the supreme governing institu
The first election of the Universal House of Justice is held, marking its establishment as the supreme governing institution of the Baháʼí Faith.
1952
Secretary's Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated
Secretary's Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated.
1796
War of the First Coalition: In the climax of the Montenotte Campaign, Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeats the army of
War of the First Coalition: In the climax of the Montenotte Campaign, Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeats the army of Piedmont at the Battle of Mondovi, leading to Piedmont's surrender a week later�
1789
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington).
1526
The last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi, is defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat
The last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi, is defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat.
1977
Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic
Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
1944
The 1st Air Commando Group using Sikorsky R-4 helicopters stage the first use of helicopters in combat with combat searc
The 1st Air Commando Group using Sikorsky R-4 helicopters stage the first use of helicopters in combat with combat search and rescue operations in the China Burma India Theater.