History: April 30 (#1)

History: April 30 (#1)
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April 30, 2012 An overloaded ferry capsizes on the Brahmaputra River in India killing at least 108 people. At least 150 more are missing and presumed dead.

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On April 30, in the year 2012: An overloaded ferry capsiz es on the Brahmaputra River in India killing at least 108 people. At least 150 more are missing and presumed dead. The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh.

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Why April 30, 2012 matters: An overloaded ferry capsizes on the Brahmaputra River in India killing at least 108 people. At least 150 more are missing and presumed dead. 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 30, 2012 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: An overloaded ferry capsizes on the Brahmaputra River in India killing at least 108 people. At least 150 more are missing and presumed dead. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmaputra_River (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)