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Stockholm on 'H-Day', when Sweden swapped from driving on the left-side of the road to the right, 1967 (lemmy.world)
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[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm guessing H is for höger?

[–] LoafyLemon@kbin.social 16 points 2 years ago

H stands for 'horeson,' as it seems to have been the most uttered word on that fateful day and in the weeks that followed. It appears drivers weren't quite pleased with the switch to right-side driving!

[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago

Wiki sez:

The "H" stands for "Högertrafik",