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World History
Celebrating Ecuador Independence Day
Ecuador Independence Day 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 aims to raise 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 – 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 Day 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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Featured
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 – 1527) was a learned woman hailing from Navarre and Castile. She achieved prominence…
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World History
John Harsányi: Architect of Game Theory and Nobel Laureate
John Harsányi (29 May 1920 – 9 August 2000) was a Hungarian-American economist and the recipient of the Nobel Memorial…
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9 August
Forging Innovation: The Legacy of Wilbur Norman Christiansen in Materials Science
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Wilbur Norman Christiansen (9 August 1913 – 26 April 2007) was an eminent Australian radio astronomer…
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9 August
Pioneering the Stars: Mary Golda Ross and the Legacy of Indigenous Women in Aerospace
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Mary Golda Ross (August 9, 1908 – April 29, 2008) achieved historic milestones as the first…
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9 August
Mekatilili wa Menza: A Warrior Queen’s Legacy of Resistance and Empowerment
Mekatilili Wa Menza or simply Mekatilili (1860s-1924), was a prominent Kenyan independence activist who played a leading role in mobilizing…
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: History, Theme, and Significance
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August. This campaign aims to raise awareness…
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Indian History
9 August in Indian and World History
9 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 7 August the birth anniversary of Acharya…
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