History: June 21 (#2)

History: June 21 (#2)
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June 21, 2012 An Indonesian Air Force Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, killing 11.

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On June 21, in the year 2012: An Indonesian Ai r Force Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, killing 11. Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport is an international airport in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Why June 21, 2012 matters: An Indonesian Air Force Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, killing 11. 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 21, 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: An Indonesian Air Force Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, killing 11. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halim_Perdanakusuma_International_Airport (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)