History: December 2 (#2)

History: December 2 (#2)
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December 2, 2016 Thirty-six people die in a fire at a converted Oakland, California, warehouse serving as an artist collective.

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On December 2, in the year 2 016: Thirty-six people die in a fire at a converted Oakland, California, warehouse serving as an artist collective.

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Why December 2, 2016 matters: Thirty-six people die in a f ire at a converted Oakland, California, warehouse serving as an artist collective. 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: December 2, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution 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: Thirty-six people die in a fire at a converted Oakland, California, warehouse serving as an artist collective. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Ship_warehouse_fire (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)