History: March 5 (#3)

History: March 5 (#3)
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March 5, 2011 An Antonov An-148 crashes in Russia's Alexeyevsky District, Belgorod Oblast during a test flight, killing all seven aboard.

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On March 5, in the year 2011: An Antonov An-148 crashes in Russia's Alexeyevsky District, Belgorod Oblast during a test flight, killing all seven aboard. The Antonov An-148 is a regional jet designed and primarily built by the Ukrainian aerospace manufacturer Antonov of Ukraine.

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Why March 5, 2011 matters: An Antonov An-148 crashes in Russ ia's Alexeyevsky District, Belgorod Oblast during a test flight, killing all seven aboard. 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: March 5, 2011 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: An Antonov An-148 crashes in Russia's Alexeyevsky District, Belgorod Oblast during a test flight, killing all seven aboard. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-148 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)