Basketball

Basketball was invented

1891

It was invented in 1891 by a guy named James Naismith.

First basketball hoop

1891

they used a peach basket before a metal hoop.

First real game ever played

Dec 21, 1891

the first mens game ever played in basketball history

First womens' game

1892

one year after the men played the women got to have a go
(Unfortunately, I don't have the exact date)

First game played in Australia

1897

1897 was when the first of game basketball was played in Australia.

First ever metal basketball hoop

1901

first ever basketball hoop with a metal rim and a fishing net hanging off of the rim.

First Olympic game

1936

in 1936 basketball was introduced into the Olympics