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World History
Wangari Maathai: Planting Trees, Sowing Hope
Wangari Maathai (1 April 1940 – 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan social, environmental, and a political activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She…
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World History
Robert Doisneau: Capturing the Soul of Paris
Robert Doisneau (14 April 1912 – 1 April 1994) was a French photographer. From the 1930s, he photographed the streets of Paris. He was a champion of humanist photography and with…
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Today in History
April Fool’s Day: History, Theme, and Significance
April Fool’s Day is a day of pranks, jokes, and laughter that takes place annually on the first day of April. It’s a day where people play practical jokes on…
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World History
Payut Ngaokrachang: Master Animator and Cultural Treasure of Thailand
Payut Ngaokrachang (1 April 1929 – 27 May 2010) was a Thai cartoonist and animator. He created Thai cinema's first cel-animated feature film, The Adventure of Sudsakorn.
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Book
Exploring the Life and Works of Kedarnath Agarwal
Kedarnath Agarwal (1 April 1911 – 22 June 2000) was a Hindi language poet and writer. Early Life And Education Kedarnath Agarwal, a prominent figure in Hindi literature, was born…
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World History
Edmond Rostand: The Bard Behind ‘Cyrano de Bergerac
Edmond Rostand (1 April 1868 – 2 December 1918) was a French poet and dramatist. He is associated with neo-romanticism and is known best for his 1897 play Cyrano de…
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Featured
Shivakumara Swami: Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian Icon of Karnataka, India
Shivakumara Swami (1 April 1907 – 21 January 2019) was a humanitarian, spiritual leader, and educator. Life and Career Shivakumara Swami was born on 1 April 1907, in Karnataka, India.…
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Today in History
Important Days and Dates in April 2023
Important Days and Dates in April 2023: In every month, there are important days and events to remember and honor things that have happened. This month has some important celebrations…
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World History
Sawong Supsamruay: Crafting Timeless Thai Elegance
Sawong Supsamruay (1 April 1914 – 29 April 2002) was a Thai comedian and actor. He was named a Thailand National Artist for performing arts in 1995. With an acting…
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International
Canada Observes April as Sikh Heritage Month
The month of April recognizes and emphasizes the important contributions that the Sikh community has made — and will continue to make — to Canada’s social, economic, political, and cultural…
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World History
Jorge Isaacs: The Heartbeat of Colombian Literature”
Jorge Isaacs (1 April 1837 – 17 April 1895) was a Colombian writer, politician, and soldier. His only novel, María, became one of the most notable works of the Romantic…
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Indian History
1 April in Indian and World History
1 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 1 April is the birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Shivakumara Swami, Tarun Gogoi, Mohammad…
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World History
Gogolian Chronicles: Exploring the Legacy of Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol (1 April 1809 – 4 March 1852) was a Russian novelist, short story writer and playwright of Ukrainian origin.
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World History
Dame Jean Macnamara: A Pioneer in Pediatric Medicine
Dame Jean Macnamara (1 April 1899 – 13 October 1968) was an Australian medical doctor and scientist, best known for her contributions to children's health and welfare. A researcher who…
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1 April
Richard Adolf Zsigmondy: Exploring the World of Colloids
Richard Adolf Zsigmondy (1 April 1865 – 23 September 1929) was a Austrian-born chemist. In 1925, Richard Adolf Zsigmondy was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Richard…
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