History: January 15 (#3)

History: January 15 (#3)
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January 15, 2021 A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 people.

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On January 15, in the year 2 021: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 people.

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Why January 15, 2021 matters: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake s trikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 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 15, 2021 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: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_West_Sulawesi_earthquake (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)