History: May 23 (#3)

History: May 23 (#3)
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May 23, 2013 A freeway bridge carrying Interstate 5 over the Skagit River collapses in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Commentary

Commentary

On May 23, in the year 2013: A freeway bridge carrying Interstate 5 over the Skagit River collapses in Mount Vernon, Washington. Mount Vernon is the county seat of and the most p opulous city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. Why May 23, 2013 matters: A freeway bridge carrying Interstate 5 over the Skagit River collapses in Mount Vernon, Washington. 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. Historical context: May 23, 2013 Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning. The event on this day: A freeway bridge carrying Interstate 5 over the Skagit River collapses in Mount Vernon, Washington. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon%2C_Washington (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)