1878 - 1879 (0 years)
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Date |
Event(s) |
| 1 | 1878 | - 1878—1878: Edison & Swan invent electric lamp
- 1878—1878: Red Flag Act in Britain limits mechanical road vehicles to 4mph
- 1878—1878: CID established at New Scotland Yard
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| 2 | 1879 | - 18 Sep 1879—18 Sep 1879: Blackpool illuminations switched on for first time
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