On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour. 

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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

On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour.

World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938

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