1885
141 years ago
OpeningUnited Kingdom
The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England
England
September 29, 1885
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The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.
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The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.
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- Date
- September 29, 1885
- Event Type
- Opening
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Years Ago
- 141
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