History: May 21 (#5)

History: May 21 (#5)
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May 21, 2006 The Republic of Montenegro holds a referendum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro; 55% of Montenegrins vote for independence.

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On May 21, in the year 2006: The Republic of Monte negro holds a referendum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro; 55% of Montenegrins vote for independence. An independence referendum was held in Montenegro on 21 May 2006.

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Why May 21, 2006 matters: The Republic of Montenegro holds a refere ndum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro; 55% of Montenegrins vote for independence. 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 21, 2006 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has conne cted 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: The Republic of Montenegro holds a referendum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro; 55% of Montenegrins vote for independence. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Montenegrin_independence_referendum (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)