History: February 18 (#4)

History: February 18 (#4)
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February 18, 2013 Armed robbers steal a haul of diamonds worth $50 million during a raid at Brussels Airport in Belgium.

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On February 18, in the year 2013: Armed ro bbers steal a haul of diamonds worth $50 million during a raid at Brussels Airport in Belgium. Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe.

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Why February 18, 2013 matters: Armed robbers steal a hau l of diamonds worth $50 million during a raid at Brussels Airport in Belgium. 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 18, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digita l 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: Armed robbers steal a haul of diamonds worth $50 million during a raid at Brussels Airport in Belgium. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)