History: October 13 (#1)

History: October 13 (#1)
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October 13, 2019 Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.

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On October 13, in the year 2019: Kenyan Brigid Kosgei set s a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. The 2019 Chicago Marathon was the 42nd annual running of the Chicago Marathon held in Chicago, Illinois, United States on October 13, 2019.

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Why October 13, 2019 matters: Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a n ew world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. 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 13, 2019 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution 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: Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Chicago_Marathon (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)