History: July 5 (#3)

History: July 5 (#3)
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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 buil ding 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 inaugura ted 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 revo lution 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)