History: November 23 (#1)

History: November 23 (#1)
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November 23, 2019 The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.

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On November 23, in the year 2019: The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Ima m, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country. The Sumatran rhinoceros, also known as the Sumatran rhino, hairy rhinoceros or Asian two-horned rhinoceros, is a rare member of the family Rhinocerotidae and one of five extant species of rhinoceros; it is the only extant species of the genus Dicerorhinus.

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Why November 23, 2019 matters: The last Sumatran rhinocer os in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country. 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 23, 2019 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital r evolution 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: The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatran_rhinoceros (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)