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January 31 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Rudolf Mossbauer
Rudolf Mossbauer was a French chemist renowned for his significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. Life and Career Rudolf Mossbauer was born on January 31, 1929, in Munich,…
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January 31 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Celebrating life and legacy of Somnath Sharma
Somnath Sharma (31 January 1923 – 3 November 1947) was an Indian Major and the first recipient of India’s highest military decoration, Param Vir Chakra, which he was awarded posthumously.…
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Concepción Arenal: Spanish Feminist, Writer, and Social Reformer
Concepción Arenal (31 January 1820 – 4 February 1893) was a graduate in law, thinker, journalist, poet and Galician dramatic author within the literary Realism and pioneer in Spanish feminism.
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Alva Myrdal: Swedish Diplomat, Sociologist, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Alva Myrdal (31 January 1902 – 1 February 1986) was a Swedish sociologist, diplomat, and politician. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. Life and Career She was born…
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Today in History
31 January in Indian and World History
31 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 31 January is the birth anniversary of Major Somnath Sharma, Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay, and Preity Zinta.…
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January 30 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Peter Agre
Peter Agre was an American biochemist. In 2003, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Peter Agre was born on January 30, 1949, in Northfield, Minnesota,…
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Indian History
Chidambaram Subramaniam: Indian Statesman and Architect of Green Revolution
Chidambaram Subramaniam (30 January 1910 – 7 November 2000) was an Indian politician and independence activist. He served as Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence in the union cabinet.…
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Today in History
Martyr’s Day: History, Theme, and Significance
India observes Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas on several dates. Three brave freedom fighters, Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, were hanged by the British on March 23. In honor…
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Today in History
30 January in Indian and World History
30 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 30 January is the birth anniversary of Jaishankar Prasad, Chidambaram Subramaniam, and Amrita Sher-Gil. 30 January is…
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Max Theiler: Conquering Yellow Fever through Scientific Breakthroughs
Max Theiler (30 January 1899 – 11 August 1972) was a South African American virologist and physician. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1951. Life and…
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Today in History
Romain Rolland: French Writer, Nobel Laureate, and Advocate for Peace and Humanism
Romain Rolland (29 January 1866 – 30 December 1944) was a French writer. In 1915, Romain Rolland was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career Romain Rolland was…
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Today in History
29 January in Indian and World History
29 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 29 January is the birth anniversary of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. 29 January is also observed as the…
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Indian History
Amrita Sher-Gil: Indian-Hungarian Painter and Pioneer of Modern Art in India
Amrita Sher-Gil (30 January 1913 – 5 December 1941) a Hungarian-Indian painter. She has been called "one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century" and a…
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25 June
Exploring the Literary Works of Yann Martel
Yann Martel is a Canadian author who wrote the Man Booker Prize–winning novel Life of Pi. Early Life And Education Yann Martel, the Canadian author renowned for his Man Booker…
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November 18 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
The Art of Survival: Margaret Atwood’s Biography
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, and inventor. Life and Career Margaret Atwood was born on 18 November 1939 in Ottawa, Canada. She…
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