June 11, 2012
75 people die in a landslide triggered by two earthquakes in Afghanistan; an entire village is buried.
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On June 11, in the year 2012:
75 people die in a landslide triggered by two earthquakes in Afghanistan; an entire village is buried.
On 11 June 2012, two moderate earthquakes struck northern Afghanistan, causing a large landslide.
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Why June 11, 2012 matters:
75 people die in a landslide triggered by two earthquakes in Afghanistan; an entire village is buried.
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: June 11, 2012
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution 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: 75 people die in a landslide triggered by two earthquakes in Afghanistan; an entire village is buried.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Afghanistan_earthquakes (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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