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.
1492
Christopher Columbus arrives in the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the New World.
Christopher Columbus arrives in the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the New World.
1914
World War I: The First Russian Army, led by Paul von Rennenkampf, enters East Prussia.
World War I: The First Russian Army, led by Paul von Rennenkampf, enters East Prussia.
1943
World War II: First Québec Conference of Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and William Lyon Mackenzie King…
World War II: First Québec Conference of Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and William Lyon Mackenzie King begins.
1943
World War II: The Royal Air Force begins Operation Hydra, the first air raid of the Operation Crossbow strategic…
World War II: The Royal Air Force begins Operation Hydra, the first air raid of the Operation Crossbow strategic bombing campaign against Germany's V-weapon program.