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The Eiffel Tower (/ ˈ aɪ f əl / ⓘ EYE-fəl; French: Tour Eiffel [tuʁ ɛfɛl] ⓘ) is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel , whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
1889 - The tower opens during the Universal Exposition, a fair celebrating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. It is the tallest structure in the world until 1930, when the Chrysler ...
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year ... 1889 – The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. [11]
March 31 – Eiffel Tower in Paris, designed by Gustave Eiffel. [1] At 300 m, its height exceeds the previous tallest structure in the world by 130 m. April 10 – A star is placed on the Mole Antonelliana in Turin , Italy , designed by Alessandro Antonelli , bringing the building's total height to 167.5 m (550 ft), making it the tallest brick ...
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, is an iconic French landmark, and it has a fascinating history. Here are 12 surprising Eiffel Tower facts you might not know.
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The Exposition Universelle of 1889 (French pronunciation: [ɛkspozisjɔ̃ ynivɛʁsɛl]), better known in English as the 1889 Paris Exposition, was a world's fair held in Paris, France, from 6 May to 31 October 1889.
31 March – The Eiffel Tower is inaugurated. 6 May – Exposition Universelle opens in Paris. 28 May – Rubber tyre company Michelin is registered by Édouard and André Michelin. 22 September – Legislative election held. 6 October Legislative election held. Moulin Rouge built and opened in Paris. 31 October – Exposition Universelle closes.