1904
122 years ago
OpeningGermany
Inauguration of the Berlin U-Bahn's first line
Berliner Hoch- und Untergrundbahn
Berlin
Berlin's first subway line opened, revolutionizing urban transit in the German capital.
1883
143 years ago
OpeningCanada
First through train on Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
The Canadian Pacific Railway ran its first through passenger train from Montreal to Winnipeg, advancing transcontinental ambitions.
1832
194 years ago
OpeningFrance
Opening of the St. Etienne to Lyon line
Compagnie du chemin de fer de Saint-Étienne à Lyon
Lyon
France's first major passenger railway opened between St. Etienne and Lyon, marking a milestone in European rail development.
1857
169 years ago
General
Mountain Meadows massacre: Mormon settlers slaughter most members of a peacef...
Mountain Meadows massacre: Mormon settlers slaughter most members of a peaceful emigrant wagon train.
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