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Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in…
Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
The first race at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin is held. It is the oldest major speedway in the world.
The first race at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin is held. It is the oldest major speedway in the world.
Arbroath 36–0 Bon Accord, a world record scoreline in professional association football.
Arbroath 36–0 Bon Accord, a world record scoreline in professional association football.
The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it…
The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C.
The F-86 Sabre sets the world aircraft speed record at 671 miles per hour (1,080 km/h).
The F-86 Sabre sets the world aircraft speed record at 671 miles per hour (1,080 km/h).
The Metropolitan Opera House opens at Lincoln Center in New York City with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's opera…
The Metropolitan Opera House opens at Lincoln Center in New York City with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's opera Antony and Cleopatra.
The world's first retractable roof stadium, the Civic Arena, opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The world's first retractable roof stadium, the Civic Arena, opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Roughly four million people, mostly students, demonstrate across the world to address climate change. Sixteen-year-old…
Roughly four million people, mostly students, demonstrate across the world to address climate change. Sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg from Sweden leads the demonstration in New York City.
Hamit Kaplan, Turkish World and Olympic champion sports wrestler (died 1976)
Hamit Kaplan, Turkish World and Olympic champion sports wrestler (died 1976)
The ocean liner RMS Mauretania, the largest and fastest ship in the world at the time, was launched in Tyneside,…
The ocean liner RMS Mauretania, the largest and fastest ship in the world at the time, was launched in Tyneside, England.
The Scottish Cup match between Arbroath and Bon Accord ended 36–0, which is still a world record for an unrigged…
The Scottish Cup match between Arbroath and Bon Accord ended 36–0, which is still a world record for an unrigged professional association football match.
The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the world's fastest bomber, makes its maiden flight from Palmdale, California.
The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the world's fastest bomber, makes its maiden flight from Palmdale, California.
The Four Level Interchange, first stack interchange in the world opened in Los Angeles.
The Four Level Interchange, first stack interchange in the world opened in Los Angeles.
The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to…
The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turn violent during the IMF and World Bank summits.
Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turn violent during the IMF and World Bank summits.
Eric Morley, English businessman and television host, founded the Miss World (died 2000)
Eric Morley, English businessman and television host, founded the Miss World (died 2000)