History: March 29 (#3)

History: March 29 (#3)
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March 29, 2013 At least 36 people are killed when a 16-floor building collapses in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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On March 29, in the year 2013: At least 36 people are killed when a 16-floor building collapses in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Dar es Salaam or Daresalaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania and the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region.

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Why March 29, 2013 matters: At least 36 people are killed when a 16-floor building collapses in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 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 29, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution 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: At least 36 people are killed when a 16-floor building collapses in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dar_es_Salaam (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)