History: September 15 (#2)

History: September 15 (#2)
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September 15, 2004 National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office.

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On September 15, in the year 2004: National Hockey League commi ssioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office. The National Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada.

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Why September 15, 2004 matters: National Hockey League commissio ner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office. 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 15, 2004 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revoluti on 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: National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)