This Day in Railroad History

January 18

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1958

68 years ago

Innovation

Willie O'Ree, the first Black Canadian National Hockey League player, makes h...

Canadian National

Willie O'Ree, the first Black Canadian National Hockey League player, makes his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins.

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2008

18 years ago

General

The Euphronios Krater is unveiled in Rome after being returned to Italy by th...

The Euphronios Krater is unveiled in Rome after being returned to Italy by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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