History: September 24 (#5)

History: September 24 (#5)
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September 24, 2007 Between 30,000 and 100,000 people take part in anti-government protests in Yangon, Burma, the largest in 20 years.

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On September 24, in the year 2007: Between 30,000 and 100,000 people take part in anti-government protests in Yangon, Burma, the largest in 20 years. The Saffron Revolution was a series of economic and political protests and demonstrations that took place during August, September and October 2007 in Myanmar.

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Why September 24, 2007 matters: Between 30,000 and 100,000 people take part in anti-government protests in Yangon, Burma, the largest in 20 years. 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 24, 2007 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital re volution 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: Between 30,000 and 100,000 people take part in anti-government protests in Yangon, Burma, the largest in 20 years. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron_Revolution (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)