History: December 4 (#4)

History: December 4 (#4)
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December 4, 2005 Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong protest for democracy and call on the government to allow universal and equal suffrage.

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On December 4, in the year 2005: Tens of thousands of people i n Hong Kong protest for democracy and call on the government to allow universal and equal suffrage. On 4 December 2005, tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong protested for democracy and called on the Government to allow universal and equal suffrage.

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Why December 4, 2005 matters: Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong protest for democracy and call on the government to allow universal and equal suffrage. 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 4, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution h as 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: Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong protest for democracy and call on the government to allow universal and equal suffrage. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_2005_protest_for_democracy_in_Hong_Kong (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)