July 5, 2012
The Shard in London is inaugurated as the tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft).
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On July 5, in the year 2012:
The Shard in London is inaugurated as the tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft).
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 95-storey mixed-use development supertall pyramid-shaped skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of The Shard Quarter development.
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Why July 5, 2012 matters:
The Shard in London is inaugurated as the tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft).
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.
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Historical context: July 5, 2012
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War.
The event on this day: The Shard in London is inaugurated as the tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft).
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shard (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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