May 23, 2013
A freeway bridge carrying Interstate 5 over the Skagit River collapses in Mount Vernon, Washington.
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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 populous 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)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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