Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of the following events does not happen on 3rd July?

  1. Washington takes command of Continental Army at Cambridge, Mass in 1775

  2. "News at 10" premieres on English TV in 1967

  3. US President Ronald Reagan presides over the relighting of the renovated Statue of Liberty in 1986

  4. The first US elevated railroad begins service, NYC in 1867
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first US elevated railroad began service in New York City in 1867, but not on July 3rd. The other three events (Washington taking command in 1775, News at 10 premiere in 1967, Statue of Liberty relighting in 1986) did occur on July 3rd. This is a historical date verification question.

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