Fascinating First Photos In History Most people haven’t seen.

Not many people get to say they were the first to do something important in history. Think about the first person to fly a powered airplane or organize a charity walk – only one for each. These big moments happened throughout history, but it was in the 1800s, with the invention of photography, that most people could actually see these firsts as they happened. Instead of just reading about them or looking at drawings, people could see real photos, making them feel like they were part of those moments.

Looking at photos of historical firsts isn’t just about reliving the past. It also lets us see how technology and ideas have advanced, showing the clever and curious side of humanity.

The First Image Of Earth; 1946

The First Underwater Photograph; Circa 1899

One Of The First X-Rays; December 22, 1895

The First Powered Flight; December 17, 1903

The First American Spacewalk; 1965

The World’s First Powered Submarine; 1879

The First Photo Of Abraham Lincoln; 1846

Steam Man, The First American Robot; March 24, 1868

The First Zinnia Bloomed In Space, Thanks To Astronaut Scott Kelly

The First Photo Of A United States President, John Quincy Adams; 1843

Blind Veterans In The First Ever Walking Event; 1922

Thought To Be The First-Ever Photo Taken Of A Surfer, Hawaii, 1890

The First Photograph Taken Of A Giant Squid; 1873

The First Photograph Of A Presidential Dog, Abraham Lincoln’s Dog Fido; 1861

The First Photo Of A Recording Studio; 1898

Margaret Gorman, The First Miss America; 1921

The Very First Foam Finger, 1971