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What Happened on January 28, 1855

Historical Events

  • The first locomotive runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean on the Panama Railway

Famous Birthdays

  • William Seward Burroughs, American inventor of the 1st workable adding machine, born in rural New York (d. 1898)

About January 28, 1855

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius