Union Pacific/Central Pacific
San Francisco, California
An express train called the Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco via the first transcontinental railroad, 83 hours and 39 minutes after leaving New York City.
London and North Eastern Railway
London
The London and North Eastern Railway launched the non-stop Flying Scotsman express from London King's Cross to Edinburgh.
North British Railway
Dundee
The first Tay Bridge in Scotland opened, carrying the North British Railway across the Firth of Tay.
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
Japanese National Railways formally announced plans for a high-speed standard-gauge line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Emily Davison, a suffragette, runs out in front of King George V's horse at The Derby. She is trampled, never regains consciousness, and dies four days later.
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