August 28, 1830
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
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On August 28, in the year 1830:
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
Tom Thumb was the first American-built steam locomotive to operate on a common-carrier railroad.
Why August 28, 1830 matters:
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: August 28, 1830
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Thumb_(locomotive) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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