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The Day Sweden Switched from Driving on the Left Side (Sept 3, 1967)

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The Day Sweden Switched from Driving on the Left Side (Sept 3, 1967)

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagen_H

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    Ok but why are there so many people on the road?

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      Probably because it was a big event and everyone wanted to be out to watch the roads switch sides.

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      There were probably more people that commuted by foot or bicycle back then

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      I’m sure folks are just lending super helpful tidbits

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