History: October 27 (#2)

History: October 27 (#2)
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October 27, 2018 A gunman opens fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers.

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On October 27, in the year 2018: A gunman opens fire on a Pit tsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers. On October 27, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at the Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Why October 27, 2018 matters: A gunman opens fire on a Pit tsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers. 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 27, 2018 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 gunman opens fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_synagogue_shooting (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)