1877

Wednesday players take part in the world's first floodlit match at Bramall Lane. 
The two sides (reds and blues) are captained by Wednesday legends, John and William Clegg.

1924

Wednesday play Crystal Palace in their first game at Selhurst Park.

1947

Wednesday are the first league team to play at Douglas on the Isle of Man.

1957

Wednesday are the first team to play Manchester United after the Munich disaster. Wednesday lose the cup game 3-0 in front of just under 60,000 at Old Trafford.
The Man Utd team line up is left blank in the programme.

1961

First pre-season friendly (v. Ajax).

1966

Wednesday are the first FA Cup losing finalists to do a lap of honour.

1967

Wednesday launch Ozzie Owl (Jan 28th 1967 - to make him 13 days older than me!)

1973

First Sunday match at Hillsborough against Bristol City.

1994

First indoor match, at the Tokyo Dome v. Yomiuri Verdi.