History: June 27 (#4)

History: June 27 (#4)
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June 27, 2014 At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

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On June 27, in the year 2014: At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Andhra Pradesh is a state on the east coast of southern India.

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Why June 27, 2014 matters: At least fourteen people are killed wh en a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. 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 27, 2014 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: At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)