August 27, 2011
Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
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On August 27, in the year 2011:
Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011.
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Why August 27, 2011 matters:
Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
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 27, 2011
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: Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Irene (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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