History: June 24 (#5)

History: June 24 (#5)
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June 24, 2010 At Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history.

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On June 24, in the year 2010: At Wimbledon, J ohn Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history. John Robert Isner is an American former professional tennis player.

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Why June 24, 2010 matters: At Wimbledon, John Isner of the Un ited States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history. 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 24, 2010 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion 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: At Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Isner (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)