17 August
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Gabon Independence Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
At the heart of Central Africa lies a nation with a profound history of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, triumph—Gabon. Every…
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Beyond Boundaries: Mies van der Rohe’s Legacy in Modern Architecture
Mies van der Rohe (27 March 1886 – 17 August 1969) was a German-American architect and designer known for his modernist…
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Unraveling the Mysteries: Otto Stern and the Path of Particle Physics
Otto Stern (17 February 1888 – 17 August 1969) was a German American physicist, who made significant contributions to the…
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17 August in Indian and World History
17 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.17 August is the birth anniversary…
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Indonesia Independence Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Image Courtesy: https://blog.tiket.com/ 17 August is observed annually as Indonesia Independence Day. It commemorates the anniversary of Indonesia’s proclamation of independence on…
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Trailblazing Paths: The Legacy of Thanpuying Puangroi Apaiwong
Thanpuying Puangroi Apaiwong (28 December 1914 – 17 August 2000) was a Thai composer, thought to be the first woman composer…
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The Literary Odyssey of Amritlal Nagar: A Life in Words
Amritlal Nagar (17 August 1916 – 23 February 1990) was one of the prominent Hindi writers of the twentieth century.…
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V.S. Naipaul: A Literary Journey Through Identity and Exile
V.S. Naipaul (17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018) was a Trinidadian-born British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction…
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Roehana Koeddoes: Pioneering Indonesian Journalist and Advocate for Women’s Rights
Roehana Koeddoes (20 December 1884 – 17 August 1972) was a trailblazing figure in Indonesian history. She is best remembered…
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