Big Ben rings out over Parliament for first time May 31, 1859

Monday, May 31 The 151st day of the year 214 days left Today in history The famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high Elizabeth Tower, rings out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time on May 31, 1859. After a fire destroyed much of the Palace of Westminster—the headquarte...