History: January 7 (#3)

History: January 7 (#3)
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January 7, 2015 Two gunmen commit mass murder at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, executing twelve people and wounding eleven others.

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Commentary

On January 7, in the year 2015: Two gunmen commit mass murder at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, executing twelve people and wounding eleven others.

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Why January 7, 2015 matters: Two gunmen commit mass murder a t the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, executing twelve people and wounding eleven others. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 7, 2015 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Two gunmen commit mass murder at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, executing twelve people and wounding eleven others. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Hebdo_shooting (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)