History: April 20 (#5)

History: April 20 (#5)
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April 20, 2013 A 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Lushan County, Ya'an, in China's Sichuan province, killing at least 193 people and injuring thousands.

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On April 20, in the year 2013: A 6.6-magnitude eart hquake strikes Lushan County, Ya'an, in China's Sichuan province, killing at least 193 people and injuring thousands. The Lushan earthquake or Ya'an earthquake occurred at 08:02 Beijing Time on April 20, 2013.

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Why April 20, 2013 matters: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Lushan County, Ya'an, in China's Sichuan province, killing at least 193 people and injuring thousands. 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 20, 2013 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: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Lushan County, Ya'an, in China's Sichuan province, killing at least 193 people and injuring thousands. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Lushan_earthquake (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)