The United Nations established the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on Gandhi's birthday to promote peace worldwide.
📍 Global
The United Nations observed the first World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of towns and cities and the right to adequate shelter.
📍 Global
The Concorde supersonic jet broke the speed record for commercial aircraft, showcasing advancements in aviation.
📍 France
Canada installed its first ATM, revolutionizing banking and personal finance accessibility.
📍 Toronto, Canada
Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a milestone in civil rights history.
📍 Washington D.C., United States
The first telephone call via satellite was successfully made, marking a breakthrough in global communications.
📍 Global
Wisconsin became the first U.S. state to require seat belts in new cars, pioneering automotive safety regulations.
📍 Wisconsin, United States
The Boeing 707 began the first U.S. jet airliner service, revolutionizing commercial aviation.
📍 New York City, United States
The USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched, transforming naval warfare.
📍 Groton, Connecticut, United States
The United States conducted the first live telecast of an atomic bomb test, marking a new era in media and military transparency.
📍 Nevada Test Site, United States
*Peanuts*, the iconic comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, debuted, becoming a global cultural phenomenon.
📍 United States
British troops were deployed to Korea, joining United Nations forces in the Korean War.
📍 Korea
The first patent for a bar code system was filed, revolutionizing retail and inventory management worldwide.
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
France held its first public screening of a sound film, marking the transition from silent films to talkies.
📍 Paris, France
The German Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin completed its first flight in the United States, symbolizing advances in airship travel.
📍 Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States
Germany aired its first public radio broadcast, marking the beginning of mass communication in the country.
📍 Berlin, Germany
Aerial photography was used for the first time in military reconnaissance during World War I.
📍 Western Front, Europe
The first automatic tea-making machine, known as a teasmade, was patented in Britain, automating morning routines.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The first women's golf tournament was held in the United States, advancing women's participation in sports.
📍 Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Mahatma Gandhi, leader of India's nonviolent independence movement and global symbol of peace, was born.
📍 Porbandar, India