The One World Trade Center opened
The main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City, One World Trade Center, also known as One World Trade, One WTC, and formerly the Freedom Tower is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the seventh-tallest in the world. Including its spire, it reaches a total height of 1,776 feet (541 m), with its height in feet being a deliberate reference to the year when the United States Declaration of Independence was signed.
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway construction started
The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway is a causeway in Kuwait with an estimated construction value of approximately US$3 billion. Under China's Belt and Road Initiative, the causeway is part of the first phase of the Silk City project. The causeway spans the Bay of Kuwait in two directions and comprises two projects: Main Link, which connects Kuwait City with northern Kuwait (including Subiya and Bubiyan Island); and Doha Link, which connects Kuwait City with Doha. It crosses two artificial islands (Bay Island North and Bay Island South) which were constructed for entertainment and tourism purposes. The Main Link is the 4th longest road bridge in the world at 36.14 km.
Foshan Metro opened
The Foshan Metro is the rapid transit system of the city of Foshan in Guangdong, China. It is the tenth metro system to be built in mainland China. Construction began in 2002 and the first line opened on 3 November 2010. The metro system has one new line and one extension under construction.
1982 Salang Tunnel fire
The 1982 Salang Tunnel fire occurred on 3 November 1982 in Afghanistan's Salang Tunnel during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Details are uncertain and officially the number of casualties was recorded as between 168-176 Soviet and Afghan soldiers and civilians. Despite this, contemporary Western media said the incident may have been the deadliest known road accident, and one of the deadliest fires of modern times, with the death toll estimated at 2,700 to 3,000 people, including 700 Soviet soldiers.
Camp Randall Stadium opened
Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917. It is the oldest and fifth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference. The field has a conventional north-south alignment, at an approximate elevation of 880 feet (270 m) above sea level.
