Historical eventOctober 241931

George Washington Bridge

The George Washington Bridge (pictured), connecting New York City to Fort Lee, New Jersey, and today the world's busiest motor-vehicle bridge, was dedicated.

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When
Saturday, October 24 193195 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1930s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1962-08-29.

Place: Manhattan, United States.

Type: suspension bridge, road bridge, toll bridge, and multi-level bridge.

What happened

The George Washington Bridge (pictured), connecting New York City to Fort Lee, New Jersey, and today the world's busiest motor-vehicle bridge, was dedicated.

October 24 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1931George Washington Bridge
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  11. 2018Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge

Also in 1931

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  • January 7Guy MenziesAustralian aviator Guy Menzies (pictured) flew from Sydney to New Zealand's West Coast, making the first solo trans-Tasman flight.
  • April 14Alfonso XIIIAfter King Alfonso XIII left Spain, the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed by a provisional government led by Niceto Alcalá-Zamora.
  • May 14ÅdalenFive people were killed in Ådalen, Sweden, as soldiers opened fire on an unarmed trade union demonstration.
  • October 17Al CaponeAmerican gangster Al Capone was convicted on five counts of income-tax evasion.
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October 24 1931 — 95 years ago, on a Saturday.

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