History: January 8 (#4)

History: January 8 (#4)
Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
January 8, 2016 West Air Sweden Flight 294 crashes near the Swedish reservoir of Akkajaure; both pilots, the only people on board, are killed.

Commentary

Commentary

On January 8, in the year 2016: West Air Sweden Flight 294 crashes near the Swedish reservoir of Akkajaure; both pilots, the only people on board, are killed. Akkajaure is one of the largest reservoirs in Sweden.

Commentary

Why January 8, 2016 matters: West Air Sweden Flight 294 crash es near the Swedish reservoir of Akkajaure; both pilots, the only people on board, are killed. 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.

Commentary

Historical context: January 8, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revol ution 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: West Air Sweden Flight 294 crashes near the Swedish reservoir of Akkajaure; both pilots, the only people on board, are killed. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akkajaure (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)