The CN Tower is a communications and observation tower in downtown Toronto, built by the Canadian National Railway company, from which it takes its name. Construction began in 1973, and the tower was completed and opened in June 1976. It was designed to solve a problem of television and radio signals being blocked by the city's growing skyline, and at about 553 metres it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world for more than three decades. The tower has an observation deck, a revolving restaurant and a glass floor, and became a symbol of Toronto and Canada. It is also used for events such as stair-climb fundraisers and is lit in colours on special occasions.
Before and after
- from 24 March 1976 to 10 December 1983National Reorganization Process
- April 1976Invention of make
- 1 April 1976Founding of Apple Inc.
- 26 May 1976Death of Martin Heidegger
- 26 June 1976Construction of CN Tower
- 4 July 1976Entebbe raid
- 18 July 1976Nadia Comaneci scores the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics
- 20 July 1976Viking 1 lands on Mars
- 28 July 19761976 Tangshan earthquake
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