History: April 3 (#3)

History: April 3 (#3)
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April 3, 2009 Jiverly Antares Wong opens fire at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York, killing thirteen and wounding four before committing suicide.

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Commentary

On April 3, in the year 2009: Jiverly A ntares Wong opens fire at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York, killing thirteen and wounding four before committing suicide.

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Why April 3, 2009 matters: Jiverly Antares Wong opens fire at the Ame rican Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York, killing thirteen and wounding four before committing suicide. 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: April 3, 2009 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has con nected 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: Jiverly Antares Wong opens fire at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York, killing thirteen and wounding four before committing suicide. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binghamton%2C_New_York (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)