1890
The Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church building, is completed in Ulm, Germany
The Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church building, is completed in Ulm, Germany.
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1890
Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church building, was completed in Ulm, Germany
Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church building, was completed in Ulm, Germany.
1962
One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match
One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match.
1975
The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cr
The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cricket, began in England.
1994
The Boeing 777, the world's largest twinjet, made its maiden flight
The Boeing 777, the world's largest twinjet, made its maiden flight.
1948
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program.
1967
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.
1950
The United States defeated England during the FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history
The United States defeated England during the FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history.
1859
French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Gorge, making him one of the world's most famous tightrope walkers
French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Gorge, making him one of the world's most famous tightrope walkers.
1954
In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.
In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.
1837
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and…
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and Newton Junction.
1974
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against the Netherlands at the Munich Olympiastadion.
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against the Netherlands at the Munich Olympiastadion.
2014
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirão, Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 (players pictured), breaking…
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirão, Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 (players pictured), breaking several tournament records.
1990
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the…
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
2006
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time…
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).
1877
The inaugural Wimbledon Championship, the world's oldest tennis tournament, began in London.
The inaugural Wimbledon Championship, the world's oldest tennis tournament, began in London.
2011
The last edition of the British tabloid News of the World was published, closing due to allegations that it hacked the…
The last edition of the British tabloid News of the World was published, closing due to allegations that it hacked the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, victims of the 7/7 attacks and re�
1999
The United States defeated China in the final match of the third FIFA Women's World Cup, setting records in both…
The United States defeated China in the final match of the third FIFA Women's World Cup, setting records in both attendance and television ratings for women's sports.
1913
The air temperature in Furnace Creek, California, reached 134 °F (56.7 °C), recognized by the World Meteorological…
The air temperature in Furnace Creek, California, reached 134 °F (56.7 °C), recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as the highest recorded on Earth.
2006
Italy won their fourth FIFA World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time…
Italy won their fourth FIFA World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).