September 20, 2018
At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
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On September 20, in the year 2018:
At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes.
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Why September 20, 2018 matters:
At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
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 20, 2018
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: At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Victoria (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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