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1926

The first British Grand Prix was held at Brooklands.

The first British Grand Prix was held at Brooklands.

1909

Alice Huyler Ramsey and three friends become the first women to complete a transcontinental auto trip, taking 59 days…

Alice Huyler Ramsey and three friends become the first women to complete a transcontinental auto trip, taking 59 days to travel from New York, New York to San Francisco, California.

1858

The first Australian rules football match is played between Melbourne Grammar and Scotch College.

The first Australian rules football match is played between Melbourne Grammar and Scotch College.

1786

The first federal Indian Reservation is created by the United States.

The first federal Indian Reservation is created by the United States.

1714

The Battle of Gangut: The first important victory of the Russian Navy.

The Battle of Gangut: The first important victory of the Russian Navy.

1679

The brigantine Le Griffon becomes the first ship to sail the upper Great Lakes of North America.

The brigantine Le Griffon becomes the first ship to sail the upper Great Lakes of North America.

1988

The first night baseball game in the history of Chicago's Wrigley Field (game was rained out in the fourth inning).

The first night baseball game in the history of Chicago's Wrigley Field (game was rained out in the fourth inning).

1946

First flight of the nuclear capable Convair B-36, heaviest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft at the time.

First flight of the nuclear capable Convair B-36, heaviest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft at the time.

1908

Wilbur Wright makes the Wright Brothers' first public flight, at a racecourse at Le Mans, France.

Wilbur Wright makes the Wright Brothers' first public flight, at a racecourse at Le Mans, France.

1786

Mont Blanc on the French-Italian border is climbed for the first time by Jacques Balmat and Dr. Michel-Gabriel Paccard.

Mont Blanc on the French-Italian border is climbed for the first time by Jacques Balmat and Dr. Michel-Gabriel Paccard.

2012

Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game.

Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game.

1974

As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first president of the United States to resign…

As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first president of the United States to resign from office. Vice President Gerald Ford becomes president.

1907

The first Boy Scout encampment concludes at Brownsea Island in southern England.

The first Boy Scout encampment concludes at Brownsea Island in southern England.

1897

The first International Congress of Mathematicians is held in Zürich, Switzerland.

The first International Congress of Mathematicians is held in Zürich, Switzerland.

2003

NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in…

NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.

1991

Nickelodeon's first line of "Nicktoons" (Doug, Rugrats & Ren & Stimpy) premiere on the channel.

Nickelodeon's first line of "Nicktoons" (Doug, Rugrats & Ren & Stimpy) premiere on the channel.

1962

Vostok 3 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev becomes the first person to float in…

Vostok 3 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev becomes the first person to float in microgravity.

1934

The first civilian prisoners arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island.

The first civilian prisoners arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island.

1929

Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in…

Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio.

1858

The Eiger in the Bernese Alps is ascended for the first time by Charles Barrington accompanied by Christian Almer and…

The Eiger in the Bernese Alps is ascended for the first time by Charles Barrington accompanied by Christian Almer and Peter Bohren.