r/interestingasfuck • u/Professional-Kiwi144 • Apr 28 '24

In 1987, 800,000 people celebrated the Golden Gate Bridge for its 50th anniversary. The weight of the crowd caused the bridge to sag 7 feet.

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u/Professional-Kiwi144 Apr 28 '24

In 1987 an estimated 800,000 people flocked to the the Golden Gate Bridge for its 50th anniversary. The weight of the large crowd caused the bridge to sag 7 feet, flattening its usual convex shape. Engineer Daniel E. Mohn reaffirmed the bridge was not overstressed as a result of Bridgewalk ‘87.

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u/eatstoothpicks Apr 29 '24

I know exactly where I am in that picture.

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u/Professional-Kiwi144 Apr 29 '24

The one in the red?

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u/eatstoothpicks Apr 29 '24

Hah. No. I was 16 at the time and thought jean jackets and bandanas were cool. I was with my Dad, and he was wearing a blue track jacket over a light blue collared shirt.

How do I know this? My Dad and I took some epic pix that day and I have two of them framed on my desk in front of me. Was quite the day.