4 October 1883Orient ExpressGeorges Nagelmackers
Launches the international train service later known as the Orient Express.
Historical records for Belgium in 1883, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Launches the international train service later known as the Orient Express.
Connects major European cities through coordinated luxury sleeping-car travel.
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