At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada.

Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18, 1883

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