History: August 11 (#1)

History: August 11 (#1)
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August 11, 2017 At least 41 people are killed and another 179 injured after two passenger trains collide in Alexandria, Egypt.

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On August 11, in the year 20 17: At least 41 people are killed and another 179 injured after two passenger trains collide in Alexandria, Egypt.

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Why August 11, 2017 matters: At least 41 people are killed and another 179 injured after two passenger trains collide in Alexandria, Egypt. 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 11, 2017 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital re volution 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: At least 41 people are killed and another 179 injured after two passenger trains collide in Alexandria, Egypt. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)