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Today in History
9 January in Indian and World History
9 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 9 January is the birth anniversary of Vrindavan Lal Verma, Hargobind Khorana, Sunderlal Bahuguna, and Mahendra Kapoor.…
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Emily Greene Balch: Advocate for Peace and Social Justice
Emily Greene Balch (8 January 1867 – 9 January 1961) was an American economist, sociologist, writer, professor, and pacifist who dedicated her life to humanitarian causes. She received the Nobel…
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World History
Wilhelm Busch: The Father of the Graphic Novel
Wilhelm Busch (14 April 1832 – 9 January 1908) was a German humorist, poet, illustrator, and painter. He published wildly innovative illustrated tales that remain influential to this day.
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Indian History
Fatima Sheikh: Trailblazer for Women’s Education in Colonial India
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Fatima Sheikh (9 January 1831 – 9 October 1900) was an Indian educator and social reformer, who was a colleague of the social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. She…
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Indian History
Genetic Pioneer: The Groundbreaking Work of Har Gobind Khorana
Har Gobind Khorana (9 January 1922 – 9 November 2011) was an Indian-born American biochemist.
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Hrithik Roshan: The Greek God of Bollywood
Hrithik Roshan (10 January 1974) is an Indian film actor. In addition to six Filmfare, he’s won two awards for Best Debut and Best Actor. Based on his income and…
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World History
Saadat Hasan Manto: The Unapologetic Voice of Truth and Controversy
Saadat Hasan Manto (11 May 1912 – 18 January 1955) was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author born in Ludhiana, who was active in British India and later, after the…
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Emma Ihrer: The Unsung Heroine of the German Labor Movement
Emma Ihrer (3 January 1857 – 8 January 1911) was a German feminist and trade unionist who was active in founding societies to defend the rights of women workers.
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African National Congress Foundation Day: History and Significance
Every year, January 8 is African National Congress Foundation Day. Africans fought against British and Boer colonizers with spears on this day for their rights. In the ANC, this day…
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Today in History
8 January in Indian and World History
8 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 January is the birth anniversary of Ramchandra Verma, Fearless Nadia, Ashapoorna Devi, Mohan Rakesh, and Nanda.…
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Emma Gad: Denmark’s Literary Voice of Wisdom and Wit
Emma Gad (21 January 1852 - 8 January 1921), born Emma Halkier, was a Danish writer and socialite who wrote plays and books that were often satirical. Although she was a prolific writer, many of her…
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World History
Francisco González Bocanegra: The Poet Behind Mexico’s National Anthem
Francisco González Bocanegra (8 January 1824 – 11 April 1861) was a Mexican poet who wrote the lyrics of Himno Nacional Mexicano, the Mexican National Anthem in 1853.
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Stephen Hawking: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe
Stephen Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe.
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Charles Addams: Mastermind Behind The Addams Family
Charles Samuel Addams (7 January 1912 – 29 September 1988) was an American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters. The cartoons were signed by Chas Addams. Through various adaptations, some of his recurring characters became…
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Reviving a Language: The Visionary Work of Eliezer Ben Yehuda
Eliezer Ben Yehuda (7 January 1858 – 16 December 1922), a Russian–Jewish linguist, grammarian, and journalist, was renowned as the lexicographer of the first Hebrew dictionary. He was the main driving force behind the revival of the Hebrew…
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