History: May 20 (#4)

History: May 20 (#4)
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May 20, 2013 An EF5 tornado strikes the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing 24 people and injuring 377 others.

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On May 20, in the year 2013: An EF5 tornad o strikes the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing 24 people and injuring 377 others. Oklahoma City, often shortened to OKC, is the capital and most populous city in the U.

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Why May 20, 2013 matters: An EF5 tornado strikes the Ok lahoma City suburb of Moore, killing 24 people and injuring 377 others. 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 20, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution 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 EF5 tornado strikes the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing 24 people and injuring 377 others. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)