History: January 5 (#2)

History: January 5 (#2)
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January 5, 1933 Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins in San Francisco Bay.

Commentary

Commentary

On January 5, in the year 1933: Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins in San Francisco Bay. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning t he Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1. Why January 5, 1933 matters: Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins in San Francisco Bay. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: January 5, 1933 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins in San Francisco Bay. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Bridge (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)