Edenville and Sanford dams failure
Due to massive inflow from heavy rains in the area, the eastern side of Edenville Dam collapsed, prompting immediate evacuations in the towns of Edenville and Sanford. The Sanford Dam, about 10 miles (16 km) downstream, subsequently overflowed, requiring evacuations in much of Midland six miles (9.7 km) farther downstream. Over 10,000 local residents were ultimately evacuated.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium broke ground
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, multi-purpose Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a replacement for the Georgia Dome. It serves as the home stadium of the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) and Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). The stadium's signature feature is its retractable roof, which features a "pinwheel" consisting of eight translucent, triangular panels.
First Autobahn segment opened
The first Autobahn segment, the 22 km (14 mi) stretch between the German cities of Frankfurt and Darmstadt was opened. Two further segments opened later that year, a total of 108 km (67 mi). The autobahns formed the first limited-access, high-speed road network in the world.
Benjamin Baker died
Sir Benjamin Baker was an eminent English civil engineer who worked in mid to late Victorian era. He helped develop the early underground railways in London with Sir John Fowler, but he is best known for his work on the cantilever railway Forth Bridge.
Peter W. Barlow died
Peter William Barlow was an English civil engineer, particularly associated with railways, bridges , the design of tunnels and the development of tunnelling techniques. In 1864 he patented a design for a cylindrical tunnelling shield.
George Washington Whistler was born
American civil engineer George Washington Whistler is best known for building steam locomotives and railroads. He is credited with introducing the steam whistle to American locomotives and supervised the construction of Saint Petersburg-Moscow Railway. He was the father of American artist James McNeill Whistler, whose painting Whistler's Mother is among the most famous paintings in American art.
