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World History
Talal Maddah: The Voice of Traditional Saudi Music
Talal Maddah (5 August 1940 โ 11 August 2000) was a Saudi Arabian musician and composer. He was named Maddah…
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From science fiction to telemedicine: the surprising 150-year history of long-range medicalย treatment
In 1874, a surgeon in South Australia telegraphed wound care instructions for a patient 2,000 kilometres away. A few years…
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Aletta Jacobs: Pioneering Feminism and Women’s Rights
Aletta Jacobs (9 February 1854 โ 10 August 1929) was a Dutch physician and women's suffrage activist. As the first…
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10 August
Exploring Justice and Advocacy: The Legacy of Lee Tai-young
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10 August in Indian and World History
10 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.10 August is the birth anniversary…
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In the Shadow of Stories: The Barry Unsworth Saga
Barry Unsworth (10 August 1930 โ 4 June 2012) was an English writer known for his historical fiction. He received…
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World History
Celebrating Ecuador Independence Day
Ecuador Independence Dayย observed annually on August 10th, stands as a testament to the nation’s rich history, resilience, and commitment to…
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World Biofuel Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
World Biofuel Day is observed every year on 10 August. It aimsย toย raiseย awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an…
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World History
Qixi Festival and its Significance
The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated…
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Today in History
Phoolan Devi: The Untold Story of India’s Bandit Queen
Phoolan Devi (10 August 1963 โ 25 July 2001), popularly known as “Bandit Queen”, was a bandit who later became…
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World Lion Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
World Lion Dayย is observed annually on 10 August. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness about the conservation…
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World History
In Pursuit of Truth: The Biography of Mark Doty
Mark Doty is an American poet and memoirist best known for his work My Alexandria. Life and Career Mark Doty…
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WHO Study: COVID-19 Vaccines Saved Over 1.6 Million Lives in Europe, Amid New Summer Wave Concerns
A new study by WHO/Europe, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 vaccines in saving…
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9 August
Luisa de Medrano: A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience
Luisa de Medrano (9 August 1484 โ 1527) was a learned woman hailing from Navarre and Castile. She achieved prominence…
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