China2070 BCEFestivals
2070 BCE
Xia Dynasty Ceremonial Gathering Evidence
Early Xia period archaeological finds suggest large-scale ceremonial assemblies and ritual festivals marking early Chinese state formation.
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2023
2023 Israel-Hamas War: October 7 Attack & Invasion
Hamas's deadliest attack triggered Israel's largest military operation in decades.
The attack killed at least 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals-the deadliest single day in Israeli history. - summary
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2020
WeChat Pay Becomes China's Digital Currency
WeChat's ubiquitous payment system overtook cash in China's economy and demonstrated the power of mobile-first fintech in authoritarian surveillance.
Alibaba company founder Jack Ma considered the red envelope feature to be a "Pearl Harbor moment", as it began to erode Alipay's historic dominance in the online payments industry in China, especially in peer-to-peer … - summary
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2001
Aaliyah
On this day (08/25), 25 years ago: American singer Aaliyah and several members of her entourage are killed as their overloaded aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport, Bahamas.
She resumed recording in 2000 at Sing Sing Studios in Australia, where she shot her role for the 2002 film Queen of the Damned during the day and recorded songs at night. - summary
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China2000Disasters
2000
Xia Dynasty Flood Disaster and Relief
Traditional accounts and archaeological evidence describe catastrophic Yellow River flooding during early Xia rule, precipitating water-management innovations and governance.
On the other hand, a relief saves forming the rear of a subject, and is less fragile and more securely fixed than a sculpture in the round, especially one of a standing figure where the ankles are a potential weak poi… - summary
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