Warsaw-Vienna Railway
Warsaw
An extension of the Warsaw-Vienna Railway began operations, enhancing links between Poland and Austria.
New York Central Railroad
New York City
The New York Central conducted early electric locomotive trials near New York City.
Paris-Le Havre Railway
Paris to Le Havre
The Paris-Le Havre line opened, connecting the French capital to the major port of Le Havre and boosting trade.
At Adair, Iowa, Jesse James and the James–Younger Gang pull off the first successful train robbery in the American Old West.
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
Construction groundwork began for Japan's high-speed rail test facilities.
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