Wilson & a Bridge Large_denominations_of_United_States_currency Woodrow_Wilson was born on December 28, 1856 & his wife, Edith_Bolling_Galt_Wilson died on December 28, 1961 & the Woodrow Wilson Bridge opened on December 28, 1961. A new bridge was built to accommodate 12 lanes & the potential for rail_transit . Posted by JF at 12/29/2009