Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google, which would grow into the world’s leading search engine and technology giant.
📍 Menlo Park, California, United States
The domain google.com was registered, marking the beginning of what would become the world's leading search engine.
📍 California, United States
The United Nations celebrated the first World Tourism Day to promote awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, and economic value.
📍 Global
The International Maritime Organization launched World Maritime Day to highlight the importance of shipping safety and marine environment protection.
📍 Global
The first human scan using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was performed, revolutionizing diagnostic medicine.
📍 United States
Sierra Leone declared itself a republic within the Commonwealth, ending its status as a constitutional monarchy.
📍 Freetown, Sierra Leone
The Beatles released their debut single *Love Me Do*, launching their iconic music career.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Expo 58, the first major World's Fair after World War II, opened in Brussels, showcasing global technological progress.
📍 Brussels, Belgium
The first commercial nuclear power plant in the United States was connected to the grid, marking a new era in energy production.
📍 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, United States
Japan was officially admitted to the United Nations, rejoining the international community after World War II.
📍 New York City, United States
A Pan American Airways plane completed the first scheduled passenger flight around the world.
📍 New York City, United States
The Soviet Union completed its invasion of Poland, dividing the country with Nazi Germany under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
📍 Poland
The first weather report was broadcast over radio, beginning a new era of public weather communication.
📍 Detroit, Michigan, United States
The first ship powered by a diesel engine was launched, revolutionizing marine transportation.
📍 Kiel, Germany
The Nobel Prizes were officially announced following Alfred Nobel’s will, recognizing achievements in science, literature, and peace.
📍 Stockholm, Sweden
Electricity was transmitted over long distances for the first time in the U.S., paving the way for modern power grids.
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States
Flash photography was used for the first time in journalism, enabling nighttime and indoor photo reporting.
📍 New York City, United States
Christopher Latham Sholes introduced the QWERTY keyboard layout, which became the global typing standard.
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
The United States issued its first official postage stamps, transforming mail delivery systems.
📍 Washington D.C., United States
George Stephenson's Stockton and Darlington Railway began the world's first passenger service using steam locomotives.
📍 Darlington, United Kingdom