France launched the first passenger service of the TGV, setting a new standard for high-speed rail travel.
📍 Paris, France
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, made its maiden flight.
📍 Nevada, United States
The Boeing 747, known as the 'Jumbo Jet', began its first commercial flight, revolutionizing air travel.
📍 New York City, United States
Germany and France signed a treaty of friendship, strengthening post-war European unity and cooperation.
📍 Paris, France
Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 transmitted the first images of the far side of the Moon, a milestone in space exploration.
📍 Space (Soviet Union Mission)
The USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
📍 Groton, Connecticut, United States
President Harry S. Truman delivered the first-ever televised presidential address from the White House.
📍 Washington D.C., United States
Italy officially became a republic following a referendum, ending the monarchy after World War II.
📍 Rome, Italy
The U.S. Post Office completed the first airmail delivery using an autogyro, advancing short-distance air transport.
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The RMS Queen Mary was launched, becoming one of the most famous ocean liners in history.
📍 Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, leading to the development of antibiotics and revolutionizing medicine.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The first airport in the United States, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, officially opened to the public.
📍 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
The world's first auto show, the Paris Motor Show, opened to showcase the latest advancements in automobile technology.
📍 Paris, France
John J. Loud received the first patent for the ballpoint pen, revolutionizing writing instruments.
📍 Massachusetts, United States
The Yellow River flood in China became one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, killing hundreds of thousands.
📍 Huayuankou, China
Artificial lighting was used for the first time in a baseball game, paving the way for night sports events.
📍 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
The first printing press in North America began operation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, transforming communication in the colonies.
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
The expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth, proving the world was round.
📍 Seville, Spain
William the Conqueror landed in England, beginning the Norman Conquest which would reshape English history.
📍 Pevensey, England
Confucius, the influential Chinese philosopher and teacher, was born, laying the foundation for Confucianism.
📍 Qufu, China