August 24, 2014
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.
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On August 24, in the year 2014:
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a region of California surrounding and including San Francisco Bay, and anchored by the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose.
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Why August 24, 2014 matters:
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.
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 24, 2014
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: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Bay_Area (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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