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World History
Vincent van Gogh: A Starry Night of Artistic Brilliance and Emotional Turmoil
Vincent van Gogh (29 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time.
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International day in Support of Victims of Torture: History, Theme, and Significance
26 June is observed as an International day in support of victims of torture. It is the UN’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The day serves as a…
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Health
Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men
25 June 2024 –A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, and 0.6…
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Today in History
Exploring the Life and Career of Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri (22 June 1932 – 12 January 2005) an Indian actor, who was an important figure in Indian theatre and cinema. He is remembered for playing iconic villainous roles…
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Today in History
22 June in Indian and World History
22 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 22 June is the birth anniversary of Ganesh Ghosh, Amrish Puri, Nitin Ratilal Patel, and…
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Harry Markowitz: The Architect of Modern Portfolio Theory
Harry Markowitz (24 August 1927 – 22 June 2023) was an American economist. Harry Markowitz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990. Early Life And Education Harry…
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Stocktake Event: Assessing the Progress of Education Transformation
Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the Transforming Education Summit stocktake event, in Paris today: As we just heard, the 2022 Transforming Education Summit…
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World History
Friedrich Fröbel: Father of Kindergarten Education
Friedrich Fröbel (21 April 1782 – 21 June 1852) was a German educator and pedagogue who is best known as the founder of the Kindergarten movement, an educational approach for…
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21 June
The Life and Works of Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan is a British novelist and screenwriter. McEwan won the Booker Prize in 1998. Early Life And Education Ian McEwan, a distinguished British novelist and screenwriter, was born on…
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Culture
International Yoga Day: History, Theme, and Significance
International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June to spread awareness about the importance and effects of yoga on the health and well-being of people. It is celebrated on the day…
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World Hydrography Day: History, Theme, and Significance
21 June is observed as World Hydrography Day. It is celebrated every year to publicise the work and efforts of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography. World Hydrography Day 2023: Theme The…
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World History
The Extraordinary Life and Inventions of Gideon Sundback
Gideon Sundback (24 April 1880 – 21 June 1954) was a Swedish-American electrical engineer, who is most commonly associated with his work in the development of the zipper.
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Discovering the Life and Music of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (18 March 1844 – 21 June 1908) was a Russian composer, a member of the group of composers known as The Five
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21 June
Exploring the Poetry and Scholarship of Anne Carson
Anne Carson is a poet, essayist, professor of Classics, and translator. Early Life And Education Anne Carson, a renowned Canadian poet, essayist, translator, and classicist, was born on June 21,…
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The Life and Achievements of Johannes Stark
Johannes Stark (15 April 1874 – 21 June 1957) was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in the study of electricity and magnetism. He…
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