The Brooklyn Bridge, with its unprecedented length and two stately towers, opened on this day in 1883. Dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world,” it connected the massive population centers of Brooklyn and Manhattan and changed the course of New York City forever. Spanning the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge measures 1,595 feet and was the first ever wire suspension bridge constructed. It took 14 years to be built and its creation was pioneered by German immigrant John Roeblin

It’s Royal Wedding Time!! The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is due to take place on 19 May 2018 at Windsor Castle in England. The groom, Prince Harry, 6th in line as heir to the British crown, will wed his bride, Meghan Markle, an American actress. The couple began their relationship in November 2016 and announced their engagement a little over a year later in November 2017, when the Prince gave Markle a bespoke engagement ring made by Cleave and Company. The ring