History: November 17 (#4)

History: November 17 (#4)
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November 17, 1997 In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre.

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On November 17, in the year 199 7: In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre.

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Why November 17, 1997 matters: In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people ar e killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre. 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: November 17, 1997 The 20th century brought change at a pace unprecedented in histor y: two world wars, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, decolonisation, the Cold War, the space race, and revolutions in science, technology, and human rights all compressed into one hundred years. The event on this day: In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)