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Inaugurated in 1863, the tram is one of the world's oldest, and among only a few to operate double-decker cars.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Inaugurated in 1969 by King Zahir Shah, the InterContinental was Afghanistan’s first authentically international luxury hotel—designed and built by the British.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Inaugurated in 2015, it was meant to be part of a nationwide initiative to create higher paid jobs and cut Bangladesh’s reliance on garment production.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

Inaugurated with U2’s 40-show residency, the $2.3 billion arena will offer Phish fans something they’ve definitely never seen — or felt — before.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Stephen Fiske, in "When Lincoln Was First Inaugurated," tells of Mrs. Lincoln's anxiety to have the President-elect "smoothed down" a little when receiving a delegation that was to greet them upon reaching New York City.

From Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller by McClure, Alexander K. (Alexander Kelly)