History: November 10 (#1)

History: November 10 (#1)
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November 10, 1997 WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time).

Commentary

Commentary

On November 10, in the year 1997: WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time). Why November 10, 1997 matters: WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time). 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. Historical context: November 10, 1997 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time). Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MCI_Inc. (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)