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1929

Imelda Marcos, Filipino politician; 10th First Lady of the Philippines

Imelda Marcos, Filipino politician; 10th First Lady of the Philippines

1724

On the Feast of the Visitation, Bach led the first performance of his Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, based on…

On the Feast of the Visitation, Bach led the first performance of his Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, based on the German Magnificat.

1979

U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul.

U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul.

1886

Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.

Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.

1886

The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.

The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.

1884

Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average.

Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average.

1839

The first state normal school in the United States, the forerunner to today's Framingham State University, opens in…

The first state normal school in the United States, the forerunner to today's Framingham State University, opens in Lexington, Massachusetts with three students.

1819

The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens.

The Bank for Savings in the City of New-York, the first savings bank in the United States, opens.

1767

Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded and the first edition is published.

Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded and the first edition is published.

987

Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French…

Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792.

1921

Flor María Chalbaud, First Lady of Venezuela (died 2013)

Flor María Chalbaud, First Lady of Venezuela (died 2013)

2015

Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final.

Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final.

2009

The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao.

The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao.

2004

Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.

Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.

1927

First flight of the Lockheed Vega.

First flight of the Lockheed Vega.

1886

The Canadian Pacific Railway's first scheduled train from Montreal arrives in Port Moody on the Pacific coast, after…

The Canadian Pacific Railway's first scheduled train from Montreal arrives in Port Moody on the Pacific coast, after six days of travel.

1855

The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published in Brooklyn.

The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published in Brooklyn.

1837

Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.

Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.

1832

John Neal delivers the first public lecture in the US to advocate the rights of women.

John Neal delivers the first public lecture in the US to advocate the rights of women.

1832

Durham University established by Act of Parliament; the first recognized university to be founded in England since…

Durham University established by Act of Parliament; the first recognized university to be founded in England since Cambridge over 600 years earlier.