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1715 ..... U.S.A ..... the FIRST woman inventor in America, Sybilla Masters, was awarded English Patent No.401 for a machine to prepare Indian corn
1823
..... U.K ..... the FIRST pleasure pier, The Chain Pier at Brighton, opened. It closed in 1896 and was destroyed in a storm in the same year1882
..... U.K ..... to beat copyright pirates, Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan was premiered in London and America, the FIRST show to open simultaneously in both countries1893
..... U.K ..... at 10.30 p.m the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford was filled with water for the FIRST time1910 ..... BELGIUM ..... Helene Dutrieu became the FIRST Belgian woman pilot when she received licence number 27
1923
..... U.K ..... the FIRST transatlantic wireless broadcast from Britain to the U.S. was made1940
..... U.K ..... the Mosquito aeroplane flew for the FIRST time. Known as the Mossie it was the brainchild of Sir Geoffrey de Havilland and its was flown by his son on this day. The flight was a great success and an order for 50 was placed by the Air Ministry. On July 21st 1996 the last airworthy Mosquito was tragically destroyed during an air show at Barton aerodrome in Manchester when both pilot and engineer lost their lives1942 ….. U.K ..... the FIRST unstamped air-letter was issued. It was intended primarily for Forces Mail although civilians could use them to write to other civilians overseas if stamped
1952
..... U.K ..... Agatha Christie’s play The Mousetrap FIRST opened in the West End of London. In 1981 it became the FIRST play to be performed and translated to an audience of deaf people1955
..... U.S.A ..... Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and The Comets made its FIRST $1m1996
..... U.K ..... Britain’s FIRST public outdoor ice skating rink was opened in Albert Square in Manchester. There were demonstrations from the Manchester Storm ice hockey team and Blackburn Juniors and schools were given coaching and free skating at specified times1998
….. U.K ..... the FIRST women's professional boxing match was held in the UK - Jane Couch and ?????
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