History: May 28 (#3)

History: May 28 (#3)
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May 28, 2011 Malta votes on the introduction of divorce; the proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divorce under certain conditions being enacted later in the year.

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Commentary

On May 28, in the year 2011: Malta votes on the introduction of divorce ; the proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divorce under certain conditions being enacted later in the year. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa.

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Why May 28, 2011 matters: Malta votes on the introduction of divorce; t he proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divorce under certain conditions being enacted later in the year. 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 28, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has co nnected 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: Malta votes on the introduction of divorce; the proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divorce under certain conditions being enacted later in the year. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)