1910day.year
French aviator Raymonde de Laroche becomes the first woman to receive a pilot's license.
Raymonde de Laroche makes history in 1910 as the first woman in the world to earn an official pilot's license.
On March 8, 1910, French aviation pioneer Raymonde de Laroche was awarded pilot's license No.36 by the Aéro-Club de France.
De Laroche began flying in 1909 after being inspired by the feats of Louis Blériot and other early aviators.
Her achievement broke gender barriers in a male-dominated field, encouraging women to pursue careers in aviation.
She went on to set altitude records and participate in air shows across Europe, demonstrating her skill and daring.
De Laroche's career helped pave the way for future generations of female pilots around the world.
1910
aviator
Raymonde de Laroche
pilot's license
1979day.year
Philips demonstrates the compact disc publicly for the first time.
In 1979, Philips publicly demonstrated the compact disc for the first time, heralding a new era in digital audio technology.
In March 1979, Dutch electronics company Philips unveiled the compact disc in a public demonstration.
Developed in collaboration with Sony, the CD was designed to offer high-fidelity digital audio playback.
The demonstration took place at the Philips Research Laboratories in Eindhoven.
Engineers showcased the disc’s optical reading mechanism and high storage capacity.
This event marked the beginning of the shift from analog vinyl records to digital audio formats.
By the early 1980s, compact discs became a global standard for music distribution.
1979
Philips
compact disc
1979day.year
Images taken by Voyager 1 prove the existence of volcanoes on Io, a moon of Jupiter.
Voyager 1’s 1979 images revealed active volcanoes on Io, one of Jupiter’s moons.
On March 8, 1979, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft captured images of Io during its flyby of the Jovian system.
These images provided the first proof of active volcanism beyond Earth.
Scientists observed plumes and surface deposits indicating ongoing volcanic eruptions.
The discovery transformed understanding of geological activity on other worlds.
Io’s volcanism is driven by tidal heating from Jupiter’s immense gravity.
The finding highlighted the importance of space exploration missions for planetary science.
Voyager 1
existence of volcanoes
Io
moon of Jupiter
2001day.year
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-102, carrying the Expedition 2 crew to the International Space Station.
In 2001, Space Shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-102, transporting the Expedition 2 crew to the ISS.
On March 8, 2001, NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-102.
The shuttle carried the Expedition 2 crew members to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.
During the mission, astronauts delivered supplies, equipment, and conducted spacewalks.
STS-102 also installed a Russian cargo module onto the ISS for the first time.
This flight marked Discovery’s first mission after serving as the launch vehicle for the first ISS crew.
The successful rendezvous and docking advanced the assembly of the orbiting laboratory.
2001
Space Shuttle Discovery
STS-102
Expedition 2
International Space Station