1983
The first three-dimensional reconstruction of a human head in a CT is published.
The first three-dimensional reconstruction of a human head in a CT is published.
Search Historical Events
Loading…
1597 results for “The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa” — type: events (200 ms)
1982
In one of the first militant attacks by Hezbollah, David S. Dodge, president of the American University of Beirut, is…
In one of the first militant attacks by Hezbollah, David S. Dodge, president of the American University of Beirut, is kidnapped.
1900
The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation.
The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation.
1544
Italian War of 1542–46: The first Siege of Boulogne begins.
Italian War of 1542–46: The first Siege of Boulogne begins.
1997
The fully restored USS Constitution (a.k.a. Old Ironsides) celebrates its 200th birthday by setting sail for the first…
The fully restored USS Constitution (a.k.a. Old Ironsides) celebrates its 200th birthday by setting sail for the first time in 116 years.
1968
The first International Special Olympics Summer Games are held at Soldier Field in Chicago, with about 1,000 athletes…
The first International Special Olympics Summer Games are held at Soldier Field in Chicago, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
1960
The Polaris missile is successfully launched from a submarine, the USS George Washington, for the first time.
The Polaris missile is successfully launched from a submarine, the USS George Washington, for the first time.
1940
California opens its first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway.
California opens its first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway.
1903
The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile.
The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile.
1848
The first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, a two-day event, concludes.
The first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, a two-day event, concludes.
1799
Tekle Giyorgis I begins his first of six reigns as Emperor of Ethiopia.
Tekle Giyorgis I begins his first of six reigns as Emperor of Ethiopia.
1592
During the first Japanese invasion of Korea, Japanese forces led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi captured Pyongyang, although…
During the first Japanese invasion of Korea, Japanese forces led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi captured Pyongyang, although they were ultimately unable to hold it.
2008
Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal.
Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal.
1979
Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk actor, becomes the first Native American to have a star commemorated in the Hollywood Walk…
Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk actor, becomes the first Native American to have a star commemorated in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1969
Apollo program: At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon, followed 19…
Apollo program: At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon, followed 19 minutes later by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.
1959
NS Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, is launched as a showcase for Dwight D. Eisenhower's…
NS Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, is launched as a showcase for Dwight D. Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" initiative.
1925
Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives…
Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives Sunbeam 350HP built by Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h).
1904
Louis Rigolly, a Frenchman, becomes the first man to break the 100 mph (161 km/h) barrier on land. He drove a 15-liter…
Louis Rigolly, a Frenchman, becomes the first man to break the 100 mph (161 km/h) barrier on land. He drove a 15-liter Gobron-Brillié in Ostend, Belgium.
1831
Inauguration of Leopold I of Belgium, first king of the Belgians.
Inauguration of Leopold I of Belgium, first king of the Belgians.