History: February 29 (#4)

History: February 29 (#4)
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February 29, 2016 In the Miqdadiyah bombing: at least 40 people are killed and 58 others wounded following a suicide bombing by ISIL at a Shi'ite funeral in the city of Miqdadiyah, Diyala, Iraq.

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On February 29, in the year 2016: In the Miqdadiyah bombing: at le ast 40 people are killed and 58 others wounded following a suicide bombing by ISIL at a Shi'ite funeral in the city of Miqdadiyah, Diyala, Iraq. A suicide attack is a deliberate attack in which the perpetrators intentionally end their own lives as part of the attack.

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Why February 29, 2016 matters: In the Miqdadiyah bombing: at least 40 p eople are killed and 58 others wounded following a suicide bombing by ISIL at a Shi'ite funeral in the city of Miqdadiyah, Diyala, Iraq. 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 29, 2016 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: In the Miqdadiyah bombing: at least 40 people are killed and 58 others wounded following a suicide bombing by ISIL at a Shi'ite funeral in the city of Miqdadiyah, Diyala, Iraq. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_attack (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)