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Today in History
17 April in Indian and World History
17 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 April is the birth anniversary of Nisargadatta Maharaj, Binodanand Jha, Thakaji Sivasankara Pillai, and Beno…
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World History
Jan Kaplický: Architectural Visionary and Futurist Designer
Jan Kaplický (18 April 1937 – 14 January 2009) was a Czech architect who spent a significant part of his life in the United Kingdom
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George H. Hitchings: Biochemist, pharmacologist and Nobel Laureate
George H. Hitchings (18 April 1905 – 27 February 1998) was an American biochemist and pharmacologist. He received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1988 along with his…
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Indian History
Dhondo Keshav Karve: Champion of Social Reform in India
Dhondo Keshav Karve (18 April 1858 – 9 November 1962) popularly known as Maharshi Karve, was a social reformer in India in the field of women’s welfare. He advocated widow remarriage…
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World History
Kaimook Chuto: Elevating Thai Culture Through Dance and Artistry
Kaimook Chuto (18 April 1938 – 31 October 1995) was the first female Thai sculptor. She was the royal sculptor for Queen Sirikit and created the Three Kings Monument in…
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Today in History
18 April in Indian and World History
18 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 April is the birth anniversary of Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve, Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh, and…
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World History
Breaking Barriers: Inji Aflatoun’s Artistic Journey
Inji Aflatoun (16 April 1924 – 17 April 1989) was an Egyptian painter and activist in the women's movement. She was a "leading spokeswoman for the Marxist-progressive-nationalist-feminist movement in the…
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World History
Chaplin: The Tramp Who Charmed the World
Charlie Chaplin (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a…
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29 Feb
Morarji Desai: The Architect of Integrity and Simplicity in Indian Politics
Morarji Ranchhodji Desai (29 February 1896 – 10 April 1995) was an Indian politician and independence activist. Early Life Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was born on 29 February 1896, Bombay Presidency, British India.…
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Anniversary of the First Passenger Train in India
The first passenger train in India started its journey on 16 April 1853. This historic event marked the beginning of the Indian Railways
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Today in History
16 April in Indian and World History
16 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 April is the birth anniversary of Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, Lara Dutta, and Ram Naik.
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World History
Anniversary of the Atomium
The Atomium is a unique modernist building located in Brussels, Belgium. It was built for the 1958 World Exposition, also known as Expo 58
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Guru Nanak: Light of Divine Wisdom
Guru Nanak (15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539), also called Baba Nanak, was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Life and Career He…
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World History
Sanda Bunsidth: Innovating Beyond Boundaries
Sanda Bunsidth (14 April 1919 – 1 April 1994) skilled and creative weaver, her innovative methods are forever intertwined with her culture.Â
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World History
Samaun Samadikun: A Visionary Statesman of Indonesia
Samaun Samadikun (15 April 1931 – 15 November 2006) was an Indonesian electrical engineer.
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