History: February 10 (#1)

History: February 10 (#1)
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February 10, 2021 The traditional Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is canceled for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On February 10, in the year 2021: The traditional Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is canceled for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil has resulted in 37,978,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 703,774 deaths.

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Why February 10, 2021 matters: The traditional Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is canceled for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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: February 10, 2021 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 traditional Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is canceled for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Brazil (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)