Historical Events tagged with "tacoma"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapses in Windstorm
November 7th, 1940 84 years ago
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, located in Tacoma, Washington, famously collapsed due to aeroelastic flutter during a severe windstorm. Constructed as a suspension bridge, it opened to the public just four months prior, in July 1940. On this day, the bridge began to sway uncontrollably in strong winds, ultimately leading to its dramatic failure. This incident highlighted the importance of aerodynamics in bridge design and was witnessed by many, prompting significant engineering discussions.
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