Eugene Ely completes the first-ever successful aircraft landing on a ship, a landmark in aviation history.
1919
The Paris Peace Conference convenes, establishing key treaties and shaping the post-World War I era.
1896
The X-ray machine is publicly demonstrated for the first time, revolutionizing medical diagnostics.
1958
Willie O’Ree breaks racial barriers as the first Black player in the National Hockey League (NHL).
1919
Bentley Motors is founded in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of the iconic luxury car brand.
1943
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begins, as Jewish insurgents resist Nazi occupation during World War II.
1886
The Hockey Association is established in England, laying the foundation for modern field hockey.
1993
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed nationwide across all states in the United States.




