History: July 31 (#2)

History: July 31 (#2)
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July 31, 2012 Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics.

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On July 31, in the year 2012: Michael P helps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics. Michael Fred Phelps II is an American former competitive swimmer.

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Why July 31, 2012 matters: Michael Phelps breaks the rec ord set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics. 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 31, 2012 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution 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: Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Phelps (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)