On December one 1990 England was connected to the European mainland for the first time in over 8,000 years after the breakthrough was made between the two ends of the tunnel deep beneath the English Channel. Workers drilling the tunnel removed the final few feet of rock on that day to complete an idea that had been first suggested in 1802.

Another look into what has happened on this day in the past, historical events of note, famous birthdays or any other points of interest that have occurred on this day.

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