2010 ⟶ Burj Khalifa Opens, Becomes World's Tallest Structure
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai becomes the tallest structure in t...Year
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🏢 Chrysler Building Construction Completed
May 27: Construction of Chrysler Building completed.⟶

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🏢 Empire State Building Completed
May 1: Empire State Building completed.⟶

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🏢 Sears Tower Construction Completed
May 3: Construction of the Sears Tower (later renamed to Willis Tower) completed.⟶

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🚄 Channel Tunnel Opens
May 6: Opening of the Channel Tunnel.⟶

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🏙️ Burj Khalifa Opens, Becomes World's Tallest Structure
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai becomes the tallest structure in the world, standing at 829.8 m (2,722 ft).⟶

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🌉 Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge Opens
The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge, the world's longest, opens in China.⟶
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