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6 January in Indian and World History
6 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 January is the birth anniversary…
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World Day for War Orphans: History, Theme, and Significance
The World Day of War Orphans is observed on 6 January in order to raise awareness of the plight of…
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Picking with Precision: The Legacy of Earl Scruggs
Earl Scruggs (6 January 1924 – 28 March 2012) was an American musician noted for popularizing a three-finger banjo picking style, now called…
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Dr Maggie Lim: Singaporean physician and public health official
Dr Maggie Lim (5 January 1913 – November 1995) was a Singaporean physician and public health official. She was inducted…
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Rudolf Christoph Eucken: Philosopher of Spiritual Renewal
Rudolf Christoph Eucken (5 January 1846 – 14 September 1926) was a German philosopher. In 1908, Rudolf Christoph Eucken was…
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Louis Braille: Illuminating the Path to Literacy for the Blind
Louis Braille (4 January 1809 -- 6 January 1852 was a French educator and inventor who is best known for…
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Beyond Absurdity: The Life and Legacy of Albert Camus
Albert Camus (7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was an Algerian-French philosopher, author, dramatist, journalist, and political activist. Life…
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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…
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January 4 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Celebrating life and legacy of Gao Xingjian
Gao Xingjian is a Chinese-born French writer, playwright, and artist. Life and Career Gao Xingjian was born on January 4,…
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Jaswant Singh: A Statesman’s Journey Through Indian Politics
Jaswant Singh (3 January 1938-27 September 2020) was an Indian army officer and politician. He was the co-founder of Bhartiya…
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3 January in Indian and World History
3 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 3 January is the birth…
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Sir Isaac Newton: The Father of Modern Physics
Sir Isaac Newton ( 4 January 1643 -- 31 March 1727) was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and natural philosopher…
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Anna May Wong: Breaking Barriers in Hollywood
Anna May Wong (3 January 1905 – 3 February 1961) an American actress, was considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood as…
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The Life and Legacy of R. D. Burman
R.D. Burman (27 June 1939-4 January 1994) was an Indian music director. One of the greatest composers of Indian Hindi cinema.…
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4 January in Indian and World History
4 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 4 January is the birth anniversary…
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