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2021

Inspiration4, the first private orbital crewed spaceflight, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

Inspiration4, the first private orbital crewed spaceflight, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

1975

The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-31 interceptor makes its maiden flight.

The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-31 interceptor makes its maiden flight.

1959

The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

1956

TCN-9 Sydney is the first Australian television station to commence regular broadcasts.

TCN-9 Sydney is the first Australian television station to commence regular broadcasts.

1955

A Soviet Zulu-class submarine becomes the first to launch a ballistic missile.

A Soviet Zulu-class submarine becomes the first to launch a ballistic missile.

1880

The Cornell Daily Sun prints its first issue in Ithaca, New York.

The Cornell Daily Sun prints its first issue in Ithaca, New York.

1863

Robert College, in Istanbul, the first American educational institution outside the United States, is founded by…

Robert College, in Istanbul, the first American educational institution outside the United States, is founded by Christopher Robert, an American philanthropist.

2013

Grand Theft Auto V earns more than half a billion dollars on its first day of release.

Grand Theft Auto V earns more than half a billion dollars on its first day of release.

2006

Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano in at least 10,000 years.

Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano in at least 10,000 years.

1991

The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet.

The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet.

1983

Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America.

Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America.

1961

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.

1849

American abolitionist Harriet Tubman makes her first attempt to escape from slavery.

American abolitionist Harriet Tubman makes her first attempt to escape from slavery.

1778

The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the United States and a Native American tribe.

The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the United States and a Native American tribe.

1543

The first Finnish-language book, the Abckiria by Mikael Agricola, is published in Stockholm.

The first Finnish-language book, the Abckiria by Mikael Agricola, is published in Stockholm.

2010

Philippe Croizon becomes the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel.

Philippe Croizon becomes the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel.

2001

First mailing of anthrax letters from Trenton, New Jersey in the 2001 anthrax attacks.

First mailing of anthrax letters from Trenton, New Jersey in the 2001 anthrax attacks.

1984

Joe Kittinger completes the first solo balloon crossing of the Atlantic.

Joe Kittinger completes the first solo balloon crossing of the Atlantic.

1977

Voyager I takes the first distant photograph of the Earth and the Moon together.

Voyager I takes the first distant photograph of the Earth and the Moon together.

1964

The first television adaptation of Charles Addams's "The Addams Family" premieres on ABC Television.

The first television adaptation of Charles Addams's "The Addams Family" premieres on ABC Television.