1946
Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris.
Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris.
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1945
The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party.
The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party.
1841
Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough.
Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough.
1966
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
1962
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
1957
Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so.
Althea Gibson wins at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first black athlete to do so.
1957
John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the…
John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles.
1933
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the…
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4–2.
1919
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
1854
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
1801
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of Algeciras.
2007
The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.
The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.
1981
US President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the…
US President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States.
1946
Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized.
Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized.
1937
The Peel Commission Report recommends the partition of Palestine, which was the first formal recommendation for…
The Peel Commission Report recommends the partition of Palestine, which was the first formal recommendation for partition in the history of Palestine.
1928
Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of…
Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri.
1915
The First Battle of the Isonzo comes to an end.
The First Battle of the Isonzo comes to an end.
1907
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. staged his first Follies on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City.
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. staged his first Follies on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City.
1863
The United States begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300.
The United States begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300.
1534
Jacques Cartier makes his first contact with aboriginal peoples in what is now Canada.
Jacques Cartier makes his first contact with aboriginal peoples in what is now Canada.