Today in History – January 30

1969 – The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.

3 Savile Row - Beatles roof-top concert site (Bing Maps)
3 Savile Row - Beatles roof-top concert site

1826 – The Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world’s first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the north West coast of Wales, is opened.

Menai Suspension Bridge - world's first modern suspension bridge (Bing Maps)
Menai Suspension Bridge - world's first modern suspension bridge

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