1900-11 Month only

The First Men in the Moon: publication

Category: Science Fiction › Type: Science fiction publication

• Science fiction
• Science fiction literature

The First Men in the Moon (Novel) by H. G. Wells

The First Men in the Moon: publication.

1905-03-24

Jules Verne: death

Category: Organizations and People › Type: Death

• Science fiction
• Science fiction literature

Role: Science fiction writer

Jules Verne: death.

1906-10-07

James E. Webb — birth

Category: Organizations and People › Type: Birth

• Space policy

Role: Leader

James E. Webb — birth (1906-10-07).

1907-01-12

Sergei Korolev: birth

Category: Organizations and People › Type: Birth

• Space engineering
• Space transportation

Role: Engineer, Leader

Sergei Korolev: birth.

1907-07-07

Robert A. Heinlein: birth

Category: Organizations and People › Type: Birth

• Science fiction
• Science fiction literature

Role: Science fiction writer

Robert A. Heinlein: birth.

1908-06-30 impact event

Tunguska airburst

Category: Natural Celestial Events › Type: Meteorite fall

A large atmospheric explosion devastated forest near the Stony Tunguska River in Siberia.