Historical Dates and Firsts

The Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, officially opened to traffic on November 17, 1869. This engineering marvel dramatically shortened the sea route between Europe and Asia by eliminating the need to sail around Africa. The canal's opening transformed global trade and established Egypt's strategic importance in international commerce.

George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789 and inaugurated on April 30, 1789, in New York City. This marked the beginning of the American constitutional government under the newly ratified U.S. Constitution. Washington's unanimous election by the Electoral College established important precedents for the American presidency.

The French Revolution began in 1789 with the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, a pivotal event that symbolized the overthrow of the monarchy. The revolution was driven by social inequality, economic crisis, and Enlightenment ideas, leading to the establishment of a republic and ultimately to Napoleon's rise. This period fundamentally transformed French society and influenced democratic movements worldwide.

The year 1998 was the warmest year, probably not only for the 20th century but also for the whole millennium.

The Titanic struck an iceberg on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. This date is historically accurate as it marks the night of the disaster. Options A (1910) and C (1914) are incorrect years.

Correct option is (3).

Correct option is (1).

Jana Gana Mana was first sung on December 27, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. This was during the annual session presided over by Pandit Bishan Narayan Dar.

The Chinese Revolution (Xinhai Revolution) began in 1911 and successfully overthrew the Qing Dynasty, ending imperial rule in China. This revolution established the Republic of China.

The Panama Canal officially opened to traffic on August 15, 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and dramatically reducing shipping routes.

The first demonstration of a working television system was in 1926 by John Logie Baird, who demonstrated mechanical television in London. This marked the beginning of the television age.

Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space on April 12, 1961, aboard Vostok 1. This Soviet achievement marked the beginning of human space exploration.

Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon on July 20, 1969. 1957 (C) marks Sputnik's launch, while 1953 (A), 1991 (D), and 1995 (E) are incorrect.

Mount Everest was first conquered on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal). 1969 (B) is the moon landing year, while 1957 (C), 1991 (D), and 1995 (E) are incorrect.