History: Opening of the Paris World's Fair of 1867 On this day in 1867, Emperor Napoleon III opened the Paris International Exposition, the second world's fair to be held in Paris (after 1855). 42 nations took part in the fair;…
History: First World’s Fair opens in London On May 1, 1851, Great Britain’s Prince Albert opened the first World’s Fair – then referred to as the Great Exhibition - in Hyde Park, London. The idea for an international fair was…
History: Opening of the Paris World's Fair of 1867 On this day in 1867, Emperor Napoleon III opened the Paris International Exposition, the second world's fair to be held in Paris (after 1855). 42 nations took part in the fair;…