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First OPEC Meeting  — Research Starter

The First OPEC Meeting marks a significant moment in the history of global oil politics, occurring in Baghdad from September 10 to 14, 1960. This meeting brought together representatives from five…

First Nuclear Bomb Is Detonated  — Research Starter

The first successful detonation of a nuclear bomb, known as the Trinity Test, occurred on July 16, 1945, marking a pivotal moment in scientific and military history. This event followed nearly half a…

First Nobel Prizes Are Awarded  — Research Starter

The First Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, emerging from the legacy of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor known primarily for his development of explosives. The inception of the prizes was influenced…

First Nickelodeon Film Theater Opens  — Research Starter

The opening of the first nickelodeon film theater in June 1905 marked a significant evolution in motion picture entertainment. Founded by Harry Davis and John P. Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,…

First Newport Jazz Festival Is Held  — Research Starter

The Newport Jazz Festival, first held in July 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island, marked a significant moment in the evolution and popularization of jazz music. Organized by the Newport Chamber of Commerce…

First Monetary Damages Are Awarded to the Estate of a Cigarette Smoker  — Research Starter

The topic of monetary damages awarded to the estate of a cigarette smoker is significant in the context of legal battles against the tobacco industry. For decades, smokers and their families have…

First Modern Herbicide Is Introduced  — Research Starter

The introduction of the first modern herbicide, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), in the mid-1940s marked a significant advancement in agricultural practices. Weeds, often defined as unwanted…

First Miss America Is Crowned  — Research Starter

The first Miss America pageant was held in 1921 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, inspired by an earlier event called the Fall Frolic, aimed at attracting tourists after Labor Day. The pageant emerged…

First Meeting of the Vienna Circle  — Research Starter

The First Meeting of the Vienna Circle marked the inception of a significant philosophical movement in early 20th-century Vienna. Founded in 1908 by a group of academics, including notable figures…