History: May 4 (#4)

History: May 4 (#4)
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May 4, 2002 One hundred three people are killed and 51 are injured in a plane crash near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria.

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On May 4, in the year 2002: One hundred three people are killed and 51 are injured in a plane crash near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is an international airport serving Kano, the capital city of Kano State in Nigeria.

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Why May 4, 2002 matters: One hundred three people are killed a nd 51 are injured in a plane crash near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria. 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: May 4, 2002 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: One hundred three people are killed and 51 are injured in a plane crash near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallam_Aminu_Kano_International_Airport (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)