The World Health Organization established World Heart Day to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.
📍 Global
NASA's Mariner 6 spacecraft transmitted the first close-up images of Mars, advancing planetary exploration.
📍 Space (NASA Mission)
The Concorde prototype completed its first supersonic flight, marking a milestone in aviation history.
📍 Toulouse, France
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) was established, becoming the world's leading center for particle physics research.
📍 Geneva, Switzerland
The first direct-dial coast-to-coast telephone call was made in the United States, revolutionizing communication.
📍 Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Italy launched its invasion of Ethiopia, marking a key event leading up to World War II.
📍 Ethiopia
The first diesel-powered locomotive was introduced in Switzerland, transforming railway transportation.
📍 Zurich, Switzerland
Georges Claude demonstrated neon lighting in Paris, revolutionizing advertising and urban landscapes.
📍 Paris, France
Guglielmo Marconi conducted the first public demonstration of wireless radio transmission, revolutionizing global communication.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The term 'computer' appeared in print for the first time, referring to mechanical calculating devices.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Thomas Edison opened the world's first motion picture studio, the Black Maria, pioneering the film industry.
📍 West Orange, New Jersey, United States
The Home Insurance Building in Chicago was completed, pioneering the use of steel-frame construction in skyscrapers.
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States
The first electric streetcar began service in Berlin, marking a milestone in urban public transportation.
📍 Berlin, Germany
The Melbourne International Exhibition opened as Australia’s first World's Fair, showcasing global industry and culture.
📍 Melbourne, Australia
Christopher Latham Sholes marketed the first practical typewriter, transforming written communication worldwide.
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
The first successful message was sent via submarine telegraph cable between Europe and North America.
📍 Valentia Island, Ireland
The first World's Fair in the United States opened, showcasing industrial achievements and innovations.
📍 New York City, United States
Walter Hunt received the first patent for the modern safety pin, a simple yet essential invention.
📍 New York City, United States
The first tax-supported public library in the U.S. opened in Peterborough, New Hampshire, promoting free access to knowledge.
📍 Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States
The Hudson's Bay Company, one of the oldest commercial corporations in the world, was officially chartered.
📍 London, United Kingdom