History: January 31 (#4)

History: January 31 (#4)
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January 31, 2020 The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state.

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On January 31, in the year 2020: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland.

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Why January 31, 2020 matters: The United Kingdom's membership w ithin the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member 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 31, 2020 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion 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 United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)