August 16, 2012
South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute at Marikana near Rustenburg.
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On August 16, in the year 2012:
South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute at Marikana near Rustenburg.
Rustenburg is a city at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range.
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Why August 16, 2012 matters:
South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute at Marikana near Rustenburg.
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 16, 2012
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution 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: South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute at Marikana near Rustenburg.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rustenburg (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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