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First Meeting of the First Congress  — Research Starter

The First Meeting of the First Congress took place on March 4, 1789, marking the inaugural session of the United States Congress under the newly ratified Constitution. This event followed a period of…

First Medical School in the United States  — Research Starter

The first medical school in the United States was established at the College of Philadelphia, now known as the University of Pennsylvania, in 1765. This significant development was initiated by John…

First Medal of Honor in World War II  — Research Starter

The first Medal of Honor awarded during World War II was presented posthumously to Second Lieutenant Alexander R. Nininger on February 10, 1942. Nininger, who was born on October 30, 1918, in Atlanta,…

First Marine Corps Units Formed  — Research Starter

The formation of the first Marine Corps units marked a significant milestone in the development of American military forces, beginning in the 18th century. Initially, American colonists served as…

First Detainees Taken to Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp  — Research Starter

The first detainees were taken to the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp on January 11, 2002, in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. This facility became a controversial site for the…

First Colonists In Delaware  — Research Starter

The first colonists in Delaware were Swedish settlers led by Dutchman Peter Minuit, who founded New Sweden on March 29, 1638. They established Fort Christina at what is now Wilmington, marking the…

First Colonists Arrive in Maryland  — Research Starter

The arrival of the first colonists in Maryland on March 25, 1634, marked a significant moment in the establishment of one of the early proprietary colonies in North America. Named after Henrietta…

First College Football Game  — Research Starter

The first intercollegiate football game took place on November 6, 1869, between Rutgers University and Princeton University, marking the beginning of organized college football in the United States.…

First Broadcast of Star Trek  — Research Starter

The first broadcast of the iconic television series Star Trek premiered on September 8, 1966, on NBC. Centered around the adventures of the starship Enterprise and its crew, the show aimed to explore…