History: September 4 (#5)

History: September 4 (#5)
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September 4, 2002 The Oakland Athletics win their 20th consecutive game, an American League record, until the Cleveland Indians surpassed it in 2017.

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On September 4, in the year 2002: The Oakland Ath letics win their 20th consecutive game, an American League record, until the Cleveland Indians surpassed it in 2017. The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland.

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Why September 4, 2002 matters: The Oakland Athletics win their 20th consecutive game, an American League record, until the Cleveland Indians surpassed it in 2017. 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: September 4, 2002 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolu tion 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 Oakland Athletics win their 20th consecutive game, an American League record, until the Cleveland Indians surpassed it in 2017. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Guardians (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)