History: December 16 (#1)

History: December 16 (#1)
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December 16, 1997 Dennō Senshi Porygon: Over 600 kids in Japan suffer photosensitive epileptic seizures after watching an episode of the Pokémon anime.

Commentary

Commentary

On December 16, in the year 1997: Dennō Senshi Porygon: Over 600 kids in Japan suffer photosensitive epileptic seizures after watching an episode of the Pokémon anime. Why Dec ember 16, 1997 matters: Dennō Senshi Porygon: Over 600 kids in Japan suffer photosensitive epileptic seizures after watching an episode of the Pokémon anime. 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. Historical context: December 16, 1997 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Dennō Senshi Porygon: Over 600 kids in Japan suffer photosensitive epileptic seizures after watching an episode of the Pokémon anime. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)