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175th anniversary: The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the...

Name: 175th anniversary: The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the...
Start: 2026-09-27

Sun, September 27, 2026

43 days ago

Source

In 1851, The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the rocky outcrop of Pedra Branca, Singapore, which later became the subject of a territorial dispute.

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Source, method and history

Source: Wikipedia
How we know: Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 175 years (1851 to 2026).
Recurs: annual
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Changes: None recorded.