History: August 10 (#5)

History: August 10 (#5)
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August 10, 2009 Twenty people are killed in Handlová, Trenčín Region, in the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history.

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On August 10, in the year 2009: Twenty people are killed in Handlová, Trenčín Region, in the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history. The 2009 Handlová mine blast occurred on 10 August 2009 roughly 330 metres (1,080 ft) underground in Trenčín Region, Slovakia at Hornonitrianske Bane Prievidza, a.

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Why August 10, 2009 matters: Twenty people are killed in Handlová, Trenčín Region, in the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history. 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: August 10, 2009 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: Twenty people are killed in Handlová, Trenčín Region, in the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Handlov%C3%A1_mine_blast (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)