March 14, 2008
A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet.
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On March 14, in the year 2008:
A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet.
The 2008 Tibetan unrest, also referred to as the 2008 Tibetan uprising in Tibetan media, was a series of protests and demonstrations over the Chinese Communist Party's treatment and persecution of Tibetans.
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Why March 14, 2008 matters:
A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet.
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 14, 2008
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The event on this day: A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Tibetan_unrest (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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