Podcast:History Daily Published On: Wed May 31 2023 Description: May 31, 1859. After 13 years of construction, the Great Clock of Westminster, also known as Big Ben, begins operation.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.