History: December 18 (#3)

History: December 18 (#3)
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December 18, 2006 The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.

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On December 18, in the year 2006: The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.

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Why December 18, 2006 matters: The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced. 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 18, 2006 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: The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)