1963

The first flight of the Boeing 727 occurred on this date. The first wide-body plane ever produced, it was the most produced commercial jet aircraft in the world for over a decade.

Further reading

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_727

1969

This date was the first test flight of the Boeing 747. Interesting that they chose the same date 6 years after the first test flight of the Boeing 727.

Further reading

http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&File_Id=1181

1986

Halley’s Comet last appeared in the inner Solar System, it’s perihelion. It will next be seen in 2061.

Further reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halley’s_Comet

1995

Dr. Bernard Harris became the first African-American to walk in space. J
oining him, Michael Foale became the first British-born American to walk in space.

Further reading

http://theharrisfoundation.org/sitecontent/1076/astronaut-dr-bernard-a-harris-jr—making-bla.aspx

 

1996

The Bandai Pippin is introduced. A little-known “multimedia device” using technology licensed from Apple Computer, it was an ill-fated attempt at a home video game console. It was 22nd on PC World’s list of the “25 Worst Tech Products of All Time”.

Further reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Bandai_Pippin