History: November 26 (#2)

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November 26, 2019 A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes western Albania leaving at least 52 people dead and over 1,000 injured. This was the world's deadliest earthquake of 2019, and the deadliest to strike the country in 99 years.

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On November 26, in the year 2019: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strik es western Albania leaving at least 52 people dead and over 1,000 injured. This was the world's deadliest earthquake of 2019, and the deadliest to strike the country in 99 years. On 26 November 2019 at 03:54 CET (UTC+1), northwestern Albania was struck by a magnitude 6.

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Why November 26, 2019 matters: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes western Alba nia leaving at least 52 people dead and over 1,000 injured. This was the world's deadliest earthquake of 2019, and the deadliest to strike the country in 99 years. 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 26, 2019 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connecte d 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 magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes western Albania leaving at least 52 people dead and over 1,000 injured. This was the world's deadliest earthquake of 2019, and the deadliest to strike the country in 99 years. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Albania_earthquake (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)