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  1. 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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