Did you know that the construction of the Eiffel Tower began in January 1887, and it took just over two years to complete?
The tower was inaugurated on this day, March 31, 1889. At the time of its opening, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world, standing 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall. The tower’s puddle iron weighs 7,300 tonnes and its total weight reaches 10,100 tonnes if the lifts, shops, and antennae are added.
Other than the Eiffel Tower, many more civil-engineering-significant events happened on this day, March 31:
We are happy to announce the launch of a brand-new feature on our website today, the “on this day” calendar section, where you can find significant civil engineering events that took place “on this day” in the past.
There is content available for each day of the year about notable civil engineering projects, people, and events, so don’t forget to check again tomorrow and the day after that.
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