The Tower They Wanted to Tear Down
On March 31, 1889, Gustave Eiffel opened his 984-foot tower in Paris — once an eyesore, now the world's most famous landmark.
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The Tower That Refused to Fall: Work Begins at Pisa, August 9, 1173
On August 9, 1173, workers laid the foundations of Pisa's cathedral bell tower — a project whose famous lean was almost its undoing, then became its glory.
Big Ben Begins: London's Great Clock Starts Ticking
On May 31, 1859, the great tower clock of the Palace of Westminster began ticking for the first time — the voice of Big Ben was born.
Pedestrian Day: The Golden Gate Bridge Opens to the World
On May 27, 1937, some 200,000 people walked, skated, and danced across the Golden Gate Bridge on its first day — before a single car was allowed.
The Empty State Building: Empire State Building Opens, 1931
On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened as the world's tallest building, lighting up Depression-era New York.