12 April
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Jan Tinbergen: Architect of Economic Theory and Policy
Jan Tinbergen (12 April 1903 – 9 June 1994) was a Dutch economist and one of the pioneers of econometrics.…
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Exploring the Legacy of Igor Tamm in Physics
Igor Tamm (8 July 1895 – 12 April 1971) was a prominent Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to the…
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Josephine Baker: Icon of the Jazz Age, Activist, and Trailblazer
Josephine Baker (3 June 1906 – 12 April 1975) naturalized as Joséphine Baker, was an American-born French dancer, singer, and…
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Alberto Larraguibel: Chilean Equestrian and Holder of the High Jump World Record
Alberto Larraguibel is a Chilean equestrian show jumper who gained recognition for setting a record in the Puissance event. The…
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Eternal Enigma: Rajkumar’s Enduring Legacy in Indian Cinema
Dr. Rajkumar (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema.
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Rana Sanga: The Warrior King of Mewar’s Last Stand
Rana Sanga (12 April 1482 -- 30 March 1528), also known as Rana Sangram Singh, was a prominent Rajput ruler…
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Songkran Festival and its Significance
Songkran Festival, also known as Thai New Year or Water Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Thailand and some…
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Safdar Hashmi: Champion of Street Theatre and Social Justice
Safdar Hashmi (12 April 1954-2 January 1989) was an Indian actor, writer, and theatre activist. In 1973, he co-founded Jana…
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Otto Fritz Meyerhof: Pioneering Biochemist and Nobel Laureate
Otto Fritz Meyerhof (12 April 1884 – 6 October 1951) was a German physician and biochemist. In 1922, Otto Fritz…
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Anniversary of Bauhaus
Bauhaus was a school of art, design, and architecture that operated in Germany from 1919 to 1933. It was founded…
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Montserrat Caballé: The Voice of an Angel
12 April 1933 – Montserrat Caballé, a Spanish operatic soprano from Catalonia and widely considered to be one of the…
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12 April in Indian and World History
12 April in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 12 April is the birth anniversary…
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Anniversary of the First Man in Space
Yuri Gagarin made headlines and history as the first man to launch into space back on 12 April 1961.
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Fyodor Shalyapin: The Legendary Voice of Russian Opera
Fyodor Shalyapin (13 February 1873 – 12 April 1938) was a Russian opera singer who was one of the most…
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Petrona Eyle: Argentine Feminist Pioneer and Advocate for Women’s Rights
Petrona Eyle (18 January 1866 – 12 April 1945) was an Argentine physician and feminist who campaigned for Latin American…
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