May 12 in history: First flight to North Pole, Berlin blockade lifted, and more

 | Updated: May 12, 2020, 08:56 AM IST

From first flight to North Pole to first elections in Iran after Islamic revolution. 

We've covered it all!

1926

First flight over North Pole is made. 

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1941

World's first automatic programmable computer is unveiled.

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1949

USSR lifts the Berlin Blockade after 11 months.

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2017

Outbreak of Wannacry Ransomware is spotted after it hits 100 countries.

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2018

Iraq holds its first elections since collapse of Islamic State group.

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