1846
The saxophone. Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax patented the saxophone, a brass instrument played with a reed.
Wikipedia: SaxophonePhoto: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
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28 June in history.
5 moments from 1841 to 1948: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.
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1841
Giselle
The romantic ballet Giselle, about a girl who dies of a broken heart, was first performed in Paris.
Photo: John Henry Robinson (1796–1871), after Alfred Edward Chalon (1780-1860) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1894
Labor Day becomes a holiday
Labor Day became an official holiday in the United States, honouring working people.
Photo: Original map at File:Observance of International Workers' Day - Revised.svg by WikiCont… / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1911
A meteorite from Mars
The Nakhla meteorite fell in Egypt. Later studies showed it came from Mars and had been touched by water.
Photo: NASA / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1948
A boxing first
Dick Turpin beat Vince Hawkins to become the first Black boxer to win a British title.
Wikipedia: Dick Turpin (boxer)
Photo: Arne Müseler / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)
Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.