• .

    The tin can was invented in 1810, but people would be bashing away at it with a hammer and chisel for 48 years until Ezra Warner invented the first can opener.

  • .

  • .

The Mianus River Bridge in Connecticut, U.S.A., collapsed

On the 28th June, 1983, the Mianus River Bridge collapsed in Connecticut, U.S., killing three drivers.

You might be interested to know:
  • On 7th November, 1940, The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed under strong winds... Read more »
  • On 17th March, 1973, The current London Bridge was officially opened... Read more »
  • On 26th February, 1972, The Buffalo Creek Flood occurred when a dam collapsed... Read more »
« Before
More from
Collapses

  • .

      

  • .