History: May 7 (#3)

History: May 7 (#3)
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May 7, 2004 American businessman Nick Berg is beheaded by Islamist militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet.

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On May 7, in the year 2004: American busine ssman Nick Berg is beheaded by Islamist militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet. Decapitation is the total separation of the head from the body.

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Why May 7, 2004 matters: American businessman Nick Berg is b eheaded by Islamist militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet. 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 7, 2004 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolutio n 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: American businessman Nick Berg is beheaded by Islamist militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapitation (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)