History: August 16 (#4)

History: August 16 (#4)
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August 16, 2008 The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level.

Commentary

Commentary

On August 16, in the year 2008: The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level. The Trump International Hotel and Tower, or simply the Trump Tower, is a skyscraper condo-hotel in the Near North Side community area in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. Why August 16, 2008 matters: The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level. 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: August 16, 2008 Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning. The event on this day: The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_International_Hotel_and_Tower_(Chicago) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)