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Atomium

Belgium · Science / Technology. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1958

Andre Waterkeyn17 April 1958

Brussels · Science / Technology

Designs the Atomium as an enlarged iron-crystal structure for Expo 58.

Names involved

Andre Waterkeyn

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