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World History
Celebrating Sơn Đoòng Cave
Sơn Đoòng Cave, also known as Hang Sơn Đoòng, is a massive cave located in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in Quảng Bình Province, Vietnam.
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14 April
Khmer New Year and its Significance
Khmer New Year, also known as Choul Chnam Thmey in Cambodia, is a traditional festival celebrated by the Khmer people, the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.
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13 April
Celebrating life and legacy of Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett (13 April 1906 – 22 December 1989) was an Irish novelist, dramatist, short story writer, theatre director, poet, and literary translator. Life and Career Samuel Beckett was born…
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World History
Richard Trevithick: The Pioneer of Steam Power
Richard Trevithick (13 April 1771 – 22 April 1833) was a British inventor and mining engineer. He was an early pioneer of steam-powered road and rail transport, and his most…
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Today in History
From Danzig to the Nobel: The Günter Grass Story
Gunter Grass (16 October 1927 – 13 April 2015) was a German novelist, poet, playwright, illustrator, and graphic artist.
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World History
Antonio Meucci: The Unrecognized Genius Behind the Telephone
Antonio Meucci (13 April 1808 – 18 October 1889) was an Italian inventor and engineer known for his pioneering work in the development of the telephone. Meucci's contributions to the…
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13 April
13 April in Indian and World History
13 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 13 April is the birth anniversary of Swati Tirunal, Chandulal Jaisingh Bhai Shah, Dr. Najma…
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World History
Anniversary of Semper Opera House
The Semper Opera House, located in Dresden, Germany, is a world-renowned opera house that has a rich history and legacy.
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World History
Rana Sanga: The Warrior King of Mewar’s Last Stand
Rana Sanga (12 April 1482 -- 30 March 1528), also known as Rana Sangram Singh, was a prominent Rajput ruler who lived in India during the late 15th and early…
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12 April
Songkran Festival and its Significance
Songkran Festival, also known as Thai New Year or Water Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Thailand and some other parts of Southeast Asia. It is observed annually from…
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Safdar Hashmi: Champion of Street Theatre and Social Justice
Safdar Hashmi (12 April 1954-2 January 1989) was an Indian actor, writer, and theatre activist. In 1973, he co-founded Jana Natya Manch. Life and Career Safdar Hashmi was born on…
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Today in History
Otto Fritz Meyerhof: Pioneering Biochemist and Nobel Laureate
Otto Fritz Meyerhof (12 April 1884 – 6 October 1951) was a German physician and biochemist. In 1922, Otto Fritz Meyerhof was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.…
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Montserrat Caballé: The Voice of an Angel
12 April 1933 – Montserrat Caballé, a Spanish operatic soprano from Catalonia and widely considered to be one of the best sopranos of the 20th century, was born.
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Today in History
12 April in Indian and World History
12 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 12 April is the birth anniversary of Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay, Kedar Sharma, Vinoo Mankad, and Sumitra Mahajan.…
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