History: July 21 (#2)

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July 21, 2012 Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.

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On July 21, in the year 2012: Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. Erden Eruç is a Turkish-American adventurer who became the first person in his tory to complete an entirely solo and entirely human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth on 21 July 2012 in Bodega Bay, California, United States. Why July 21, 2012 matters: Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. 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. Historical context: July 21, 2012 Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning. The event on this day: Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erden_Eru%C3%A7 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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