This Day In History - Big Ben Goes into Operation in London 1859

Big Ben Goes into Operation in London 1859

Saturday, May 31, 2025

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Event Description

The famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high St. Stephen's Tower, rings out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time on this day in 1859.

Event Location

London, England