Professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) in online messages, introducing the concept of the emoticon.
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
General Augusto Pinochet formally assumed power after leading a coup that overthrew Chilean President Salvador Allende.
📍 Santiago, Chile
The Boeing 747, known as the 'Jumbo Jet', made its first flight, revolutionizing commercial air travel.
📍 Everett, Washington, United States
Pope John XXIII announced the Second Vatican Council, initiating major reforms in the Catholic Church.
📍 Vatican City
The Soviet Union conducted its first successful test of an atomic bomb, marking the start of the nuclear arms race.
📍 Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan
Engineers recorded the first literal 'computer bug' when a moth was found in the Harvard Mark II computer.
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
The first Cannes Film Festival opened, becoming one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
📍 Cannes, France
The FCC licensed the first FM radio station, introducing higher-quality audio broadcasting.
📍 New Jersey, United States
New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote, marking a milestone in global women's suffrage.
📍 Wellington, New Zealand
Jesse W. Reno received the first patent for the escalator, transforming vertical transportation in public spaces.
📍 New York City, United States
Christopher Latham Sholes patented the first practical typewriter, revolutionizing written communication.
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Australia's first commercial railway began operation, connecting Melbourne and Port Melbourne.
📍 Melbourne, Australia
Samuel Morse demonstrated the use of Morse code, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
📍 New York, United States
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first U.S. railroad for commercial transport, was chartered, initiating the railway era.
📍 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The first steam-powered printing press in the United States was installed, greatly increasing the speed of mass communication.
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act, establishing the federal court system, including the Supreme Court.
📍 Washington D.C., United States
The first public library in Europe opened in Oxford, promoting access to knowledge for all citizens.
📍 Oxford, United Kingdom
The Globe Theatre, associated with William Shakespeare, opened in London, becoming a landmark of English Renaissance drama.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The first recorded hurricane in North America struck a Spanish fleet near Florida, influencing colonial expansion.
📍 Florida, United States
The first recorded ascent of Mount Fuji was made by an anonymous monk, marking the beginning of its cultural significance.
📍 Mount Fuji, Japan