History: April 25 (#1)

History: April 25 (#1)
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April 25, 2014 The Flint water crisis begins when officials at Flint, Michigan switch the city's water supply to the Flint River, leading to lead and bacteria contamination.

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On April 25, in the year 2014: The Flint water crisis begins when officials at Flint, Michigan switch the city's water supply to the Flint River, leading to lead and bacteria contamination. Flint is a city in and the county seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States.

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Why April 25, 2014 matters: The Flint water crisis begins when offi cials at Flint, Michigan switch the city's water supply to the Flint River, leading to lead and bacteria contamination. 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 25, 2014 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution ha s 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 Flint water crisis begins when officials at Flint, Michigan switch the city's water supply to the Flint River, leading to lead and bacteria contamination. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint%2C_Michigan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)