1970
Patricia Palinkas becomes the first woman to play professionally in an American football game.
Patricia Palinkas becomes the first woman to play professionally in an American football game.
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1948
The First Republic of Korea (South Korea) is established in the southern half of the peninsula.
The First Republic of Korea (South Korea) is established in the southern half of the peninsula.
1947
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
1907
Ordination in Constantinople of Fr. Raphael Morgan, the first African-American Orthodox priest, "Priest-Apostolic" to…
Ordination in Constantinople of Fr. Raphael Morgan, the first African-American Orthodox priest, "Priest-Apostolic" to America and the West Indies.
1899
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
1096
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
1038
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
1954
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
1944
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
1930
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
1930
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount…
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon.
1913
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit…
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
1891
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
2005
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
1978
Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137…
Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.
1977
The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.
The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.
1970
Soviet Union Venera program: Venera 7 launched. It will become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from…
Soviet Union Venera program: Venera 7 launched. It will become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from the surface of another planet (Venus).
1953
First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.
First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.
1945
The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.
The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.