360What happened in 2010?
2 moments from 2010 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- History · 4 January 2010
The Burj Khalifa opens as the world's tallest building
On 4 January 2010, the Burj Khalifa opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 828 m, it became the world's tallest building by a wide margin, more than 300 m taller than the previous record holder. Designed by the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it has more than 160 floors and became a symbol of the city.
- 2010 · from Imam Muhammad bin Saud founds the First Saudi State
At-Turaif listed by UNESCO