History: January 9 (#5)

History: January 9 (#5)
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January 9, 2011 Iran Air Flight 277 crashes near Urmia in the northwest of the country, in icy conditions, killing 78 people.

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On January 9, in the year 2011: Iran Air Flight 277 crashes near Urmia in the northwest of the country, in icy conditions, killing 78 people. Iran Air Flight 277 was a scheduled Iran Air flight from Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran to Urmia Airport, Iran.

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Why January 9, 2011 matters: Iran Air Flight 277 crashes near Urmia in the northwest of the country, in icy conditions, killing 78 people. 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 9, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution 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: Iran Air Flight 277 crashes near Urmia in the northwest of the country, in icy conditions, killing 78 people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_Air_Flight_277 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)