History: January 13 (#2)

History: January 13 (#2)
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January 13, 2018 A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state.

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On January 13, in the year 2018: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state. Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.

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Why January 13, 2018 matters: A false emergency alert warn ing of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state. 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 13, 2018 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution 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: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)