World's First Motor Race

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Historical Events
- Georges Bouton wins the world’s 1st motor race on a steam-powered quadricycle, a 'test' organised by French newspaper Le Velocipede
Famous Deaths
- Muhammad Sharif Pasha, Egyptian statesman (b. 1826)
1887 Highlights
About April 20, 1887
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 135 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus