History: March 18 (#2)

History: March 18 (#2)
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March 18, 2015 The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia is attacked by gunmen. Twenty-four people, almost all tourists, are killed, and at least 50 other people are wounded.

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On March 18, in the year 2015: The Bardo National Museu m in Tunisia is attacked by gunmen. Twenty-four people, almost all tourists, are killed, and at least 50 other people are wounded. Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.

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Why March 18, 2015 matters: The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia i s attacked by gunmen. Twenty-four people, almost all tourists, are killed, and at least 50 other people are wounded. 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 18, 2015 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: The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia is attacked by gunmen. Twenty-four people, almost all tourists, are killed, and at least 50 other people are wounded. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisia (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)