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World's First Skyjacking

The Question: When did the first case of hijacking occur? The Answer: We assume you're wondering about airplanes. In that case, the more…

The First Ambulance Service

The Question: Who invented the ambulance vehicle? The Answer: Vehicles used to transport soldiers injured during battle date back to 11th…

First American Cremation

The Question: Who was the first person to be cremated in the U.S.? The Answer: While cremation goes back to ancient times, the cremation of…

First Color Film

The Question: Was The Wizard of Oz the first color film? The Answer: While the dramatic transition from the sepia-toned Kansas opening…

The first female senator

The Question: Who was the first woman to be elected senator? The Answer: The first woman to serve as a U.S. senator was Rebecca Felton of…

The First Movie Theater

The Question: When and where was the first movie theater? The Answer: The first theater in the world exclusively devoted to showing motion…

First President on TV

The Question: Who was the first president to give a televised speech? My daughter answered FDR but her teacher says Truman. I have found several web sites,…

First U.S. Zoo

The Question: What was the first zoo in the U.S.? The Answer: The Philadelphia Zoo opened on July 1, 1874. In addition to being the first zoo…

Brewer's: Double First

(A). In the first class both of the classical and mathematical final examination in the Oxford University; or of the classical and mathematical triposes of the University of Cambridge.…

The First Wives Club

Director: Hugh Wilson Writer: Robert Harling Director of Photography: Donald Thorin Editor: John Bloom Music: Marc Shaiman Production Designer: Peter Larkin Producer…