“History gives answers only to those who know how to ask questions.”
Hajo Holborn, German-American historian
1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was first published
On this day in history in 1896 The Dow Jones Industrial Average was first published. The Dow Jones is one of the world’s most important stock market indices. Today it comprises data from 30 major U.S. companies.
2. Engineers made the first major oil find in the Middle East
On this day in history in
1908 Engineers made the first major oil find in the Middle East. The discovery in Masjed Soleyman in Iran had a major impact on the country’s and the world region’s economy and politics. More than half of the world’s oil reserves are located in the Middle East.
3. The 24 Hours of Le Mans was held for the first time
On this day in history in 1923 The 24 Hours of Le Mans was held for the first time. Only three competitors completed the race in 1923. The winners were André Lagarde and Albert Leonard of France, who covered 2210 kilometers in 24 hours.
4. The Tupolev Tu-144 became the first commercial transport to exceed Mach 2
On this day in history in 1970 The Tupolev Tu-144 became the first commercial transport to exceed Mach 2. The Russian plane, sometimes nicknamed Concordski, first took to the skies in 1968, two months before the Concorde.
5. The Soviet Union and the United States signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
On this day in history in 1972 The Soviet Union and the United States signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. The ABM Treaty regulated the establishment of anti-ballistic missile shields against nuclear missiles. It was one of the most important treaties between the two superpowers during the Cold War
