Manu. Hindu mythical first man, and law giver.

Marbury vs Madison. 1803. First US Supreme court ruling an Act of Congress unconstitutional. Marshall.

March First Movement. SAMIL. 1919 Korean demonstration for independence from Japan.

Marconi, Guglielmo. 1874-1937. Italian physicist. First transatlantic radio reception 1901.

Markiewicz, Countess. 1876-1927. Irish Nationalist. First woman elected to British Parliament, 1918.

Marshall, Thurgood. 1908-93. First black on US Supreme Court 1967-92.

Masaryk, Thomas. 1850-1937. Founder, first President of Czechoslovakia, 1918-35.

Massey, Vincent. 1887-1967. First Canadian-born Governor-General of Canada 1952-9.

Mastaba. First Dynasty Egyptian tombs. Inspired pyramids.

Matterhorn. 14,691 ft. First climbed in 1865 by Whymper.

Matthew, St. Jesus’ Apostle. First Gospel author.

Mazarin Bible. c1455. First book printed with moveable type. (Gutenberg 42-line).

Mazowiecki, Tadeusz. 1927-. Polish Prime Minister 1989. First non-communist Prime Minister in Eastern Europe in 40 years.

McClure, Robert. 1807-73. British naval commander. First Northwest Passage crossing by boat and sledge 1853-4.

Meitner, Lise. 1878-1968. Austrian. First uranium fission 1938.

Merrimack. 1862. Fought Monitor in first battle of iron-clad ships. American Civil War.

Michael. 1596-1645. Russian czar 1613-. First of Romanov dynasty.

Michelin, Édouard. 1859-1940. First removable pneumatic tires for bicycles 1888, for cars 1895.

Midhat Pasha. 1822-83. Turkish Vizier. First Ottoman constitution 1876.

Mill, Henry. English. First typewriter patent 1714.

Monteverdi, Claudio. 1567-1643. Italian composer. First opera: Orfeo 1607. L’Arianna 1608. Madrigals 1583.

Montfort, Simon de. c1208-65. English leader of revolt vs Henry III. Model Parliament was first representative parliament. Defeated and captured at Evesham 1265. Barons War.

Montgolfier, Joseph. 1740-1810. Jacques, 1745-99. Brothers. First hot air balloon 1783.

Mott, Lucretia. 1793-1880. Organized first US women’s rights conference with Stanton, 1848.

Mountbatten, Louis, First earl. 1900-79. British admiral and statesman. Allied commander SE Asia. Last Viceroy of India. Killed by IRA terrorists.

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