History: February 15 (#4)

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February 15, 2003 Protests against the Iraq war take place in over 600 cities worldwide. It is estimated that between eight million and 30 million people participate, making this the largest peace demonstration in history.

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On February 15, in the year 2003: Protests against the Iraq war take place in o ver 600 cities worldwide. It is estimated that between eight million and 30 million people participate, making this the largest peace demonstration in history. On 15 February 2003, a coordinated day of protests was held across the world in which people in more than 600 cities expressed opposition to the imminent Iraq War.

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Why February 15, 2003 matters: Protests against the Iraq war take place in ov er 600 cities worldwide. It is estimated that between eight million and 30 million people participate, making this the largest peace demonstration in history. 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 15, 2003 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: Protests against the Iraq war take place in over 600 cities worldwide. It is estimated that between eight million and 30 million people participate, making this the largest peace demonstration in history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15_February_2003_Iraq_War_protests (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)