July 23, 2018
A wildfire in East Attica kills at least 102 people. It is the deadliest wildfire in the history of Greece.
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On July 23, in the year 2018:
A wildfire in East Attica kills at least 102 people. It is the deadliest wildfire in the history of Greece.
A series of wildfires in Greece, during the 2018 European heat wave, began in the coastal areas of Attica in July 2018.
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Why July 23, 2018 matters:
A wildfire in East Attica kills at least 102 people. It is the deadliest wildfire in the history of Greece.
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: July 23, 2018
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: A wildfire in East Attica kills at least 102 people. It is the deadliest wildfire in the history of Greece.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Attica_wildfires (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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