History: October 2 (#5)

History: October 2 (#5)
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October 2, 2002 The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people.

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On October 2, in the year 2 002: The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people.

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Why October 2, 2002 matters: The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people. 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: October 2, 2002 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: The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.C._sniper_attacks (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)