Golden Gate Bridge 75th anniversary: Take a knowledge challenge
In a photo taken Jan. 24, the Golden Gate Bridge with the San Francisco skyline in the background is seen at dusk in a view from the Marin Headlands near Sausalito, Calif. (Eric Risberg/AP)
The bridge that some experts once thought could never be built – San Francisco’s Golden Gate – on Sunday officially celebrates 75 years since its opening May 27, 1937. Despite strong ocean currents, stiff winds, and earthquakes, it stands as a beautiful and functional monument to American ingenuity. Take this 30-question quiz to see how much you know of the bridge’s story.
Question 1 of 30
1. During the Golden Gate’s 50th anniversary celebration in 1987, 50,000 people were expected. How many people actually showed up?
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300,000 |
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500,000 |
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800,000 |
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1.3 million |
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