History: June 17 (#2)

History: June 17 (#2)
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June 17, 2015 Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

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On June 17, in the year 2015: Nine peo ple are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is the most populous city in the U.

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Why June 17, 2015 matters: Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. 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 17, 2015 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revoluti on 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: Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston%2C_South_Carolina (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)