History: September 26 (#4)

History: September 26 (#4)
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September 26, 2009 Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities.

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On September 26, in the year 2009: Typhoon Ketsana hits the Ph ilippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities. Typhoon Ketsana, named Ondoy by PAGASA was a catastrophic tropical cyclone that caused extensive damages across Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines and Vietnam.

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Why September 26, 2009 matters: Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities. 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 26, 2009 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: Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Ketsana (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)