Jan 04, 2025
Burj Khalifa: A Skyward Triumph – January 4, 2010
It's January 4, a historically significant day. In our 'History Today' series, we reflect on the key events that happened on this day in years past
January 4 marks key events, from Myanmar’s independence to the Burj Khalifa's opening as the world’s tallest building
On January 4, 1948, Burma (now Myanmar) gained independence from Britain after over 60 years, following the Panglong Agreement negotiated by General Aung San
Burma declared independence at 4:20 AM on January 4, 1948. Sao Shwe Thaik became president, and U Nu, prime minister, while Burma opted out of the Commonwealth
On January 4, 2010, the Burj Khalifa officially opened in Dubai, standing at 2,717 feet and becoming the world’s tallest building
The Burj Khalifa, begun in 2004 and completed in 2010, took six years and 12,000 workers to become the world’s tallest building at 2,717 feet
The Burj Khalifa officially opened on January 4, 2010, and was renamed to honor Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan. It remains a global icon in Dubai
The Burj Khalifa broke records, becoming the tallest structure, with the highest occupied floor and outdoor observation deck
January 4, 1965: US President Lyndon B. Johnson outlined his "Great Society" vision in his State of the Union, calling for extensive social welfare reforms
January 4, 2007: John Boehner passed the Speaker of the House gavel to Nancy Pelosi, making her the first woman to hold the position
January 4, 1643: Sir Isaac Newton, the scientist behind the laws of gravity and planetary motion, was born in Woolsthorpe, England
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