1917
Three children report the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal
Three children report the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal.
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1909
The first edition of the Giro d'Italia, a long-distance multiple-stage bicycle race, began in Milan; the Italian cyclist
The first edition of the Giro d'Italia, a long-distance multiple-stage bicycle race, began in Milan; the Italian cyclist Luigi Ganna was the eventual winner.
1861
Pakistan's (then a part of British India) first railway line opens, from Karachi to Kotri
Pakistan's (then a part of British India) first railway line opens, from Karachi to Kotri.
2017
Eurovision Song Contest: Portugal won the contest for the first time, with the song "Amar pelos dois," performed by Salv
Eurovision Song Contest: Portugal won the contest for the first time, with the song "Amar pelos dois," performed by Salvador Sobral (pictured).
1995
Alison Hargreaves became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest without the aid of Sherpas or bottled oxyg
Alison Hargreaves became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest without the aid of Sherpas or bottled oxygen.
1967
Zakir Husain took office as the first elected Muslim President of India
Zakir Husain took office as the first elected Muslim President of India.
1725
Johann Sebastian Bach first performed the church cantata Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 183 in Leipzig, Germany
Johann Sebastian Bach first performed the church cantata Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 183 in Leipzig, Germany.
2021
China successfully lands Zhurong, the country's first Mars rover
China successfully lands Zhurong, the country's first Mars rover.
2010
Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on the STS-132 mission to deliver the first shuttle-launched Russian ISS component — Ras
Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on the STS-132 mission to deliver the first shuttle-launched Russian ISS component — Rassvet. This was originally slated to be the final launch of Atlantis, before Cong�
1973
Skylab, the United States' first space station, is launched
Skylab, the United States' first space station, is launched.
1879
The first group of 463 Indian indentured laborers arrives in Fiji aboard the Leonidas
The first group of 463 Indian indentured laborers arrives in Fiji aboard the Leonidas.
1870
The first game of rugby in New Zealand is played in Nelson between Nelson College and the Nelson Rugby Football Club
The first game of rugby in New Zealand is played in Nelson between Nelson College and the Nelson Rugby Football Club.
1832
The Battle of Stillman's Run, the first battle of the Black Hawk War, was fought
The Battle of Stillman's Run, the first battle of the Black Hawk War, was fought.
1796
Edward Jenner administers the first smallpox inoculation
Edward Jenner administers the first smallpox inoculation.
1747
War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cap
War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre.
1097
The Siege of Nicaea begins during the First Crusade
The Siege of Nicaea begins during the First Crusade.
1900
Cai Chang, Chinese first leader of All-China Women's Federation (died 1990)
Cai Chang, Chinese first leader of All-China Women's Federation (died 1990)
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The first day of Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival
The first day of Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival. (Izumo-taisha)
2023
The UN commemorates the Palestinian Nakba Day for the first time
The UN commemorates the Palestinian Nakba Day for the first time.
1991
Édith Cresson becomes France's first female Prime Minister
Édith Cresson becomes France's first female Prime Minister.