History: October 24 (#1)

History: October 24 (#1)
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October 24, 2016 A French surveillance aircraft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board.

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On October 24, in the year 2016: A French surveillance aircraft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board. On 24 October 2016, a twin turboprop Fairchild SA227-AT Merlin IVC operated by CAE Aviation crashed near Kirkop, Malta, shortly after take-off from Malta International Airport.

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Why October 24, 2016 matters: A French surveillance aircra ft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board. 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 24, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revol ution 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: A French surveillance aircraft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Malta_Fairchild_Merlin_crash (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)