This Day in Railroad History

September 13

1848

178 years ago

General

Vermont railroad worker Phineas Gage survives an iron rod 1+1⁄4 inches (3

Vermont railroad

Vermont railroad worker Phineas Gage survives an iron rod 1+1⁄4 inches (3.2 cm) in diameter being driven through his brain; the reported effects on his behavior and personality stimulate discussion...

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