1) The Olympic Games, originating in ancient Greece, were revived in 1896 and are now held every four years, bringing together athletes from around the world.

2) The game of basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 and has since grown into a global sport played at both amateur and professional levels.

3) The first commercial GPS (Global Positioning System) was launched in 1989 and provided accurate positioning and navigation capabilities to users worldwide.

4) The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, brought about significant changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transportation.