History: September 9 (#4)

History: September 9 (#4)
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September 9, 2014 The album Songs of Innocence by U2 is digitally released at no charge to all customers of the iTunes Music Store, appearing automatically in the "purchased" section of over 500 million users worldwide.

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Commentary

On September 9, in the year 2014: The album Songs of Innocence by U 2 is digitally released at no charge to all customers of the iTunes Music Store, appearing automatically in the "purchased" section of over 500 million users worldwide. Songs of Innocence is the thirteenth studio album by the Irish rock band U2, released on 9 September 2014.

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Why September 9, 2014 matters: The album Songs of Innocence by U2 is digital ly released at no charge to all customers of the iTunes Music Store, appearing automatically in the "purchased" section of over 500 million users worldwide. 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 9, 2014 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connect ed 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 album Songs of Innocence by U2 is digitally released at no charge to all customers of the iTunes Music Store, appearing automatically in the "purchased" section of over 500 million users worldwide. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_of_Innocence_(U2_album) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)