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5h 48min, nov 7, 1885 y - Completion of the Railway

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On November 7th, 1885 the last ceremonial spike was driven. It was driven by Donald Smith, an investor in the railway. None of the Chinese workers were invited to this event.

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5h 48min, nov 7, 1885 y
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~ 140 years ago