April 18, 1988
In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned.
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On April 18, in the year 1988:
In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned.
A war crime is a serious violation of the laws and customs applicable in armed conflict, known as international humanitarian law (IHL) and the law of war, which gives rise to criminal responsibility under international law.
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Why April 18, 1988 matters:
In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned.
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 18, 1988
The 20th century brought change at a pace unprecedented in history: two world wars, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, decolonisation, the Cold War, the space race, and revolutions in science, technology, and human rights all compressed into one hundred years.
The event on this day: In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crime (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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