History: January 16 (#1)

History: January 16 (#1)
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January 16, 2020 The first impeachment of Donald Trump formally moves into its trial phase in the United States Senate.

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On January 16, in the year 2020: The first impeachment of Donald Trump formally moves into its trial phase in the United States Senate. Donald Trump, serving as the 45th president of the United States, was impeached for the first time on December 18, 2019; however, he was not removed from office.

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Why January 16, 2020 matters: The first impeachment of D onald Trump formally moves into its trial phase in the United States Senate. 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 16, 2020 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution 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: The first impeachment of Donald Trump formally moves into its trial phase in the United States Senate. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_impeachment_of_Donald_Trump (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)