Leipzig–Dresden Railway
Leipzig
Germany's first long-distance railway line begins partial operations between Leipzig and Althen.
Interborough Rapid Transit
New York City
The Interborough Rapid Transit subway opens its first line in Manhattan.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
The last spike of the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway is driven near Vancouver.
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