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Lick Observatory telescope used of the first time

The Link Observatory refracting telescope was used for the first time on 3 January 1888. [more...]

Luna 1 spacecraft was launched by the Soviet Union on 2 January 1959. [more...]

Willis Carrier received a patent for the modern air conditioner on 2 January 1906. [more...]

The discovery of planet Vulcan was announced on 2 January 1860 in Paris, France. [more...]

Euro currency was introduced in 11 European countries on 1 January 1999. [more...]

The first .net domain name, NORDU.net, was registered on 1 January 1985. [more...]

Several domain name TLDs were released by DARPA on 1 January 1985. [more...]

The ball was dropped at New York's Times Square for the first time signifying the start of the New Year on 1 January 1908. [more...]

On 1 January 1903, it was made mandatory for all vehicles in the UK to carry registration plates. [more...]

Ceres dwarf planet was discovered by astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi on 1 January 1801. [more...]

The first issue of The Times newspaper was published in London on 1 January 1788. [more...]

Traveller's check were introduced on 1 January 1772. [more...]