2000- the Millennium Bridge, a steel suspension pedestrian-only bridge opens in London, England.
This Day in History
1992- the patent for curved blades for reciprocating saws is granted
1944- Six people are killed when a fire breaks out at a coal mine in Clarksville, Pennsylvania.
1936- Queen Mary arrives in New York, completing its maiden voyage.
1997- Traffic is able to cross from Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick for the first time using the Confederations Bridge in Eastern Canada.
1959- After 5 years of construction, the Auckland Harbour Bridge, an 8-lane steel bridge in New Zealand, opens.
2016- After approximately 3 years of construction, the world's largest passenger ship, the MS Harmony of the Seas, takes its maiden voyage.
1742- The world's first indoor swimming pool opens in London, England.
1930- Construction is complete on the Chrysler Building
1998- Ground breaks on the Nationwide Arena, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets, in Columbus, Ohio.