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World History
Anniversary of the First Man in Space
Yuri Gagarin made headlines and history as the first man to launch into space back on 12 April 1961.
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Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
Colin Caprani, Monash University When the container ship MV Dali, 300 metres long and massing around 100,000 tonnes, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the…
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Roaring Success: Reflections on Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024
The Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise, Tiger Triumph 2024, concluded with a grand Closing Ceremony held aboard the USS Somerset on March 30, 2024. This…
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Octavio Paz: Echoes of Eternity in Mexican Poetry
Octavio Paz (31 March 1914 – 19 April 1998) was a Mexican writer, poet, and diplomat.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility: Theme History and Significance
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event observed on 31 March that celebrates transgender people and raises awareness about the discrimination they face. The day was first observed…
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The Queen of Hebrew Song: Celebrating the Legacy of Shoshana Damari
Shoshana Damari (31 March 1923 – 14 February 2006) was a Yemeni-Israeli singer known as the "Queen of Hebrew Music."
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Indian History
Anandi Gopal Joshi: India’s First Female Physician and Pioneer in Women’s Education
Anandi Gopal Joshi (31 March 1865 – 26 February 1887) was the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate degree in Western medicine.
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Seif Wanly: Mastering Modern Egyptian Art Through Innovation and Expression
Seif Wanly (31 March 1906 – 15 February 1979) was an Egyptian painter known for his colorful and vibrant depictions of Egyptian life and culture. He was one of the…
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Cesar Chavez Day and its Significance
Cesar Chavez (31 March 1927 – 23 April 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)
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Sergei Diaghilev: The Visionary Behind the Ballets Russes
Sergei Diaghilev (31 March 1872 – 19 August 1929) a Russian impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, a dance company that revolutionized the world of ballet in the early…
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Cesar Chavez: Champion of Farmworkers’ Rights and Social Justice
Cesar Chavez (31 March 1927 – 23 April 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)
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Indian History
31 March in Indian and World History
31 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 31 March is the birth anniversary of Guru Angad Dev, Anandi Gopal Joshi, Rama Shankar Vyas,…
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International
Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel Prize winner, dies aged 90
Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize for his pioneering theories on behavioral economics, has died. He was 90.
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World History
Stefan Banach: Architect of Modern Functional Analysis
Stefan Banach (30 March 1892 – 31 August 1945) was a Polish mathematician who is generally considered one of the 20th century's most important and influential mathematicians.
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María Moliner: Spanish Lexicographer
María Moliner (30 March 1900 – 22 January 1981) was a Spanish librarian, lexicographer, and feminist.
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