History: May 14 (#2)

History: May 14 (#2)
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May 14, 2008 Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater Manchester Police, 39 policemen injured, one police-dog injured and 39 arrested.

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On May 14, in the year 2008: Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater Manchester Police, 39 policemen injured, one police-dog injured and 39 arrested. Rangers Football Club is a professional football club in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Why May 14, 2008 matters: Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city c entre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater Manchester Police, 39 policemen injured, one police-dog injured and 39 arrested. 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 14, 2008 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connect ed 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: Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater Manchester Police, 39 policemen injured, one police-dog injured and 39 arrested. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangers_F.C. (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)