History: August 15 (#4)

History: August 15 (#4)
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August 15, 2013 The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years.

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On August 15, in the year 2013: The Smithsonian announces the disc overy of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years. The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge".

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Why August 15, 2013 matters: The Smithsonian announces the di scovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years. 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 15, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion 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: The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_Institution (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)