Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha, Nebraska
The first locomotive crossed the newly completed Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri River at Omaha, Nebraska, linking eastern and western rail networks.
Nikolaev Railway
St. Petersburg
The first major Russian railway line opened between St. Petersburg and Moscow, marking a new era in Russian transportation.
Indian Railways
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
A train fire kills 32 passengers and injures 27 on the Tamil Nadu Express in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris
Paris
Paris opened its first subway line on July 30, 1900, revolutionizing urban transit in the French capital.
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Eddystone
Baldwin Locomotive Works delivered its final steam engine to a US common carrier railroad.
Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris
Paris
Paris inaugurated its first subway line, connecting Porte de Vincennes to Porte Maillot.
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
Meadville
The Atlantic & Great Western Railway inaugurated passenger service between Meadville, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio.
Tokyo Electric Railway
Tokyo
Tokyo's first electric streetcar line opened, marking Japan's entry into modern urban rail transit and spurring city growth.
London and North Eastern Railway
London
The iconic non-stop London-Edinburgh express began regular operations on July 30, 1925.
Russian Empire
Valuev Circular banned the publication of religious, educational and training books in Ukrainian in the Russian Empire.
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