December 2013 News |
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Here are some of the major events that occurred in December, 2013:
December 5, 2013 - Death of Nelson Mandela: On December 5, 2013, Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid revolutionary, passed away at the age of 95. His death marked the end of an era and led to widespread mourning and tributes from around the world. December 6, 2013 - Release of "Frozen": The animated film "Frozen," produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, was released in the United States. It became a massive success, both critically and commercially, and its song "Let It Go" became a cultural phenomenon. December 15, 2013 - South Sudan Conflict Begins: A political dispute within the government of South Sudan escalated into violence, leading to the outbreak of a civil conflict. The conflict resulted in significant displacement and humanitarian crises in the region. December 17, 2013 - Ukraine-EU Protests Begin: Pro-European Union (EU) protests started in Ukraine after President Viktor Yanukovych abandoned plans to sign an EU association agreement. These protests would eventually lead to the Euromaidan movement, a significant political upheaval in Ukraine. December 20, 2013 - India Launches Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan): India's space agency, ISRO, successfully launched its Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as "Mangalyaan." India became the fourth country in the world to reach Mars and the first to do so on its maiden attempt. December 21, 2013 - Target Data Breach: Retailer Target announced a massive data breach that compromised the credit and debit card information of millions of customers. The breach raised concerns about cybersecurity and consumer data protection. December 23, 2013 - Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Afghanistan: The United States officially ended its combat mission in Afghanistan, marking the start of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country after over a decade of military involvement. December 25, 2013 - Typhoon Haiyan Aid Continues: The Philippines continued to receive international aid and support for recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in November, 2013. These events in December, 2013, had significant impacts on various aspects of global politics, culture, and society, with lasting consequences that continued into the following years. |
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