The “Verrazano Narrows” has a center span of 4,260 feet
and connects Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City.
It was named for Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano.
This was the world’s longest suspension bride until the
”Humber Bridge” in Britain opened in 1981.
21
Nov
LONGEST BRIDGE OPENED ON THIS DAY IN 1964
15
Nov
THE ACTING DEBUT OF ELVIS PRESLEY
Elvis Presley’s first motion picture premiered on this date in 1956.The movie was originally titled, THE RENO BROTHERS, but was changed due to the success of Presley’s hit song…LOVE ME TENDER.
The premier at the Paramount Theatre in New York City.
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