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200th anniversary: Tom Thumb (replica pictured), the first American-built steam locomotive, took...

Name: 200th anniversary: Tom Thumb (replica pictured), the first American-built steam locomotive, took...
Start: 2030-08-28

Wed, August 28, 2030

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In 1830, Tom Thumb (replica pictured), the first American-built steam locomotive, took part in an impromptu race against a horse-drawn car in Maryland.

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Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 200 years (1830 to 2030).

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2026-09-25: added to 2030-08-28