History: July 23 (#1)

History: July 23 (#1)
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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 A ttica 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 kill s 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 revol ution 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)