History: January 15 (#4)

History: January 15 (#4)
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January 15, 2019 Somali militants attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19.

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On January 15, in the year 2019: Somali militan ts attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19. Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa.

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Why January 15, 2019 matters: Somali militants attack th e DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19. 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, 2019 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: Somali militants attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)