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  1. On This Day: May 9, 1988 – New Parliament House Officially Opens in Canberra

    On This Day: May 9, 1988 – New Parliament House Officially Opens in Canberra

    On this day May 9, 1988, the New Parliament House in Canberra was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. The event marked a major moment in Australian history, celebrating the bicentenary of European settlement and symbolizing a modern era of governance. The building replaced the Old...
  2. On This Day: May 8, 1984 - The Thames Barrier Officially Opens in London

    On This Day: May 8, 1984 - The Thames Barrier Officially Opens in London

    On May 8, 1984, the Thames Barrier was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Located downstream of central London, the massive engineering project was designed to protect the city from devastating tidal surges and flooding along the River Thames. Construction began in 1974, and the barrier...
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