History: September 5 (#2)

History: September 5 (#2)
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September 5, 2012 An accidental explosion at a Turkish Army ammunition store in Afyon, western Turkey kills 25 soldiers and wounds four others.

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On September 5, in the year 2012: An acci dental explosion at a Turkish Army ammunition store in Afyon, western Turkey kills 25 soldiers and wounds four others. Afyonkarahisar is a major city in western Turkey.

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Why September 5, 2012 matters: An accidental explosion at a T urkish Army ammunition store in Afyon, western Turkey kills 25 soldiers and wounds four others. 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 5, 2012 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution 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: An accidental explosion at a Turkish Army ammunition store in Afyon, western Turkey kills 25 soldiers and wounds four others. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afyonkarahisar (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)