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Brewer's: First Grenadier of France

A title given by Napoleon to Latour d'Auvergne (1743-1800). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894First Stroke is Half the BattleFirst Gentleman of Europe A B C…

Famous Firsts by Asian Americans

From politicians to professional athletes Notable Asian Americans » Government and Politics Business and Media Sports Literature Film & Television Musicians…

Famous Firsts by African Americans

500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists…

First to cross the Panama Canal

The Question: What boat was the first to cross the Panama Canal? The Answer: The first boat to cross the Panama Canal once it was opened was…

First Night Game in Baseball

The Question: Which baseball park hosted the first night game? The Answer: The first park to host a Major League night game was Crosley Field…

First President Born in a Hospital

The Question: Who was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital? The Answer: James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, our 39th president, was…

First Sports Program on TV

The Question: What was the first sports event to be broadcast on television in color? The Answer: It was a horse race called the Molly Pitcher Handicap. The 1…

First White House baby

The Question: Who was the first baby born to a president's wife in the White House? The Answer: The first baby born to a First Lady in the…