1948
The First Republic of Korea (South Korea) is established in the southern half of the peninsula.
The First Republic of Korea (South Korea) is established in the southern half of the peninsula.
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1947
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi.
1907
Ordination in Constantinople of Fr. Raphael Morgan, the first African-American Orthodox priest, "Priest-Apostolic" to…
Ordination in Constantinople of Fr. Raphael Morgan, the first African-American Orthodox priest, "Priest-Apostolic" to America and the West Indies.
1899
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
Fratton Park football ground in Portsmouth, England is officially first opened.
1096
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II.
1038
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
King Stephen I, the first king of Hungary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, succeeds him.
1860
Florence Harding, American publisher, 31st First Lady of the United States (died 1924)
Florence Harding, American publisher, 31st First Lady of the United States (died 1924)
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The first day of Flooding of the Nile, or Wafaa El-Nil (Egypt and Coptic Church)
The first day of Flooding of the Nile, or Wafaa El-Nil (Egypt and Coptic Church)
1948
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.
1947
Jawaharlal Nehru (pictured) took office as the first prime minister of India, a post he held for 16 years.
Jawaharlal Nehru (pictured) took office as the first prime minister of India, a post he held for 16 years.
1954
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
1944
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
First flight of a jet with forward-swept wings, the Junkers Ju 287.
1930
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
The first color sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is released by Ub Iwerks.
1930
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount…
The first British Empire Games are opened in Hamilton, Ontario, by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon.
1913
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit…
Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
1891
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
1895
Arthur Rose Eldred, First Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (died 1951)
Arthur Rose Eldred, First Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (died 1951)
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The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.
The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.
2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
2005
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.