Shinkansen high-speed rail opens
TechnologyEconomyThe Tōkaidō Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka opens as the world's first high-speed railway line.
- Date
- October 1, 1964 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- Japan
- Regions
- East Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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