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The first electric underground trains run in London
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Electric trams begin running in many towns
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Alice Ramsey is the first woman to drive across the USA in a car
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Henri Fabre flies the first successful seaplane
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Planes begin carrying passengers between London and Paris.
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The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London
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In Britain the first Highway Code is published
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In Britain a driving test is introduced. Cats eyes are invented. A 30 mile an hour speed limit is introduced in built up areas in Britain.
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The first traffic meters are installed in the USA
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The airship Hindenburg catches fire and burns
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About 1 family in 10 in Britain owns a car
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The first zebra crossing is made
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In Britain lollipop men and women are introduced
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The first traffic meters in Britain are installed
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32% of Britain owned a car. The first electric underground trains run in London. The three point seat belt is invented.
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Dr. Beeching closes many branch lines in Britain.
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The pelican crossing is introduced.
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Wearing seat belts is made compulsory in Britain. Wheel clamps are introduced.
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Speed cameras are introduced into Britain
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The Channel Tunnel opens