16 May
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Jim Henson: Master of Puppetry and Imagination
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was a visionary American puppeteer, filmmaker, and…
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The Life and Contributions of Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Frederick Gowland Hopkins (20 June 1861 – 16 May 1947) was a British biochemist who made significant contributions to the…
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Heinrich Rohrer: Exploring the Nanoscale World with the Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Heinrich Rohrer (6 June 1933 – 16 May 2013) was a Swiss physicist who made significant contributions to the field…
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Merton Miller: Bridging Theory and Practice in Finance
Merton Miller (16 May 1923 – 3 June 2000) was an American economist. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize…
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Manglesh Dabral: Crafting Poetry from the Soul of India
Manglesh Dabral (16 May 1948 – 9 December 2020) was an Indian Hindi poet and journalist. In 2000, he received…
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International Day of Living Together in Peace: History, Theme, Significance
The International Day of Living Together in Peace is an annual event that celebrates the importance of peaceful coexistence among…
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International Day of Light: History, Theme, and Significance
Light has long been a symbol of knowledge, inspiration, and hope. It illuminates our lives, both literally and metaphorically. To…
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Georg Bednorz: Pioneering Discoveries in Superconductivity
Georg Bednorz is a German physicist. He is best known for his work on high-temperature superconductivity, which earned him the…
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16 May in Indian and World History
16 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 May is the birth…
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Charles Perrault: Architect of Fairy Tales and Fantasies
Charles Perrault (2 January 1628 – 16 May 1703) was an iconic French author and member of the Académie Française.
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Lola Flores: The Queen of Flamenco
Lola Flores (21 January 1923 – 16 May 1995) was a Spanish actress, bailaora and singer. She was one of the most popular…
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Django Reinhardt: The Man and His Magical Guitar
Django Reinhard (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) was a Romani-Belgian jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first…
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