History: December 26 (#5)

History: December 26 (#5)
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December 26, 2004 Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny.

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On December 26, in the year 2004: Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny. The Orange Revolution was a series of protests that led to political upheaval in Ukraine from late November 2004 to January 2005.

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Why December 26, 2004 matters: Orange Revolution: The fi nal run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny. 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 26, 2004 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution 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: Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Revolution (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)