History: January 23 (#4)

History: January 23 (#4)
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January 23, 2018 A double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya, kills at least 33 people and wounds "dozens" of others. The victims include both military personnel and civilians, according to local officials.

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On January 23, in the year 2018: A double car bombing in Benghazi, Liby a, kills at least 33 people and wounds "dozens" of others. The victims include both military personnel and civilians, according to local officials. Benghazi is the second-most-populous city in Libya as well as the largest city in Cyrenaica, with an estimated population of 859,000 in 2023.

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Why January 23, 2018 matters: A double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya, ki lls at least 33 people and wounds "dozens" of others. The victims include both military personnel and civilians, according to local officials. 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 23, 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 double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya, kills at least 33 people and wounds "dozens" of others. The victims include both military personnel and civilians, according to local officials. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benghazi (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)