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Podcast: The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast
Episode: A to Z This Day in World History | October 27th
Description: On October 27th in world history:1904: The New York City Subway system officially opened, becoming one of the world's largest and busiest public transportation systems. The subway's first line, known as the "IRT" (Interborough Rapid Transit), began operation, and it played a significant role in the development and growth of New York City.1936: Wallis Simpson, an American socialite, filed for divorce from her second husband, Ernest Simpson. This event would have significant historical consequences, as King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom would later abdicate the throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, sparking a...