NASA launched Ranger 6, part of a series of spacecraft designed to capture images of the Moon's surface before impact.
📍 Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
The USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
📍 Newport News, Virginia, United States
NASA launched TIROS-1, the world’s first weather satellite, revolutionizing meteorology and climate observation.
📍 Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Thailand became a member of the United Nations, participating in global diplomatic and peacekeeping efforts.
📍 New York City, United States
A Pan American Airways aircraft completed the first scheduled commercial flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
📍 New York City, United States
The U.S. stock market began to collapse, leading to the Great Depression, the most severe economic downturn in modern history.
📍 New York City, United States
The first transatlantic telephone call was made between New York and London, revolutionizing global communication.
📍 New York City, United States / London, United Kingdom
The U.S. Army Air Service completed the first successful aerial circumnavigation of the globe.
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States
The first successful aerial refueling was completed by the U.S. Army Air Service, extending flight capabilities.
📍 San Diego, California, United States
The Lumière brothers patented the cinematograph, pioneering motion picture projection.
📍 Paris, France
Josephine Cochrane showcased the first commercially successful dishwasher at the World's Fair in Chicago.
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming was designated as the first U.S. national forest, promoting conservation efforts.
📍 Wyoming, United States
Karl Benz filed a patent for his gasoline-powered automobile, marking the birth of the modern car industry.
📍 Mannheim, Germany
Hymen Lipman patented the first pencil with an attached eraser, transforming stationery tools worldwide.
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The London Zoo opened its doors to the public, becoming the world's first scientific zoo.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The Menai Suspension Bridge opened in Wales, becoming the world's first modern suspension bridge.
📍 Menai Strait, Wales, United Kingdom
The Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives, began operation.
📍 Darlington, United Kingdom
France used the guillotine for the first time as an official method of execution during the French Revolution.
📍 Paris, France
Mozart's opera *The Magic Flute* premiered in Vienna, becoming one of the most celebrated operas in history.
📍 Vienna, Austria
The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act, formally establishing the U.S. Supreme Court as the highest judicial authority.
📍 Washington D.C., United States