Horse in Race Against a Train
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Historical Events
- 1st American built locomotive, "Tom Thumb" races a horse-drawn car from Stockton and Stokes stagecoach company from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. Let history record that due to mechanical problems the horse won!
1830 Highlights
About August 28, 1830
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 193 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
