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Channel Tunnel: Rail Link Between Britain and Europe
On this date in 1990, crews tunneling from England and France met under the English Channel. Here are some things you may not have known about the Channel Tunnel. The first proposal for a tunnel under the English Channel was made in 1802 by Albert Mathieu, a French mining engineer. He proposed horse-drawn carriages in…
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Washington National Cathedral: The Nation’s House of Prayer
On this date in 1907, construction began on the Washington National Cathedral. In 1990, construction was completed. Here are some things you may not of known about what is known as America’s “National House of Prayer.” The official name of the cathedral is the Cathedral of Saint Peter and St. Paul in the City and…