November 7, 1940
Tacoma narrows bridge
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is also called "The Current Bridge". Another nickname was "Sturdy Gertie".
Galloping Gertie was first. Second was stiff Gertie
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Notably , "Galloping Gertie" , the suspension bridge "Tacoma Narrows Bridge" in 1940 .
The duration of The Gallopin' Gaucho is 360.0 seconds.
The duration of Gallopin' Gals is 420.0 seconds.
Galloping Gertie, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington, collapsed on November 7, 1940. The bridge was known for its unique design and had been in operation for just four months when it failed due to aeroelastic flutter caused by high winds. The dramatic failure was captured on film and became a well-known example in engineering studies.
Tony Gallopin was born on 1988-04-19.
The Gallopin' Gaucho was created on 1928-08-02.
Gallopin' Gals was created on 1940-10-26.
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, known after the storm as "Galloping Gertie". == ==