11 Jan Archives

11 January: Remembering Nicolas Steno on Birthday

Nicolas Steno (11 January 1638 – 5 December 1616) was a Danish scientist who pioneered both anatomy and geology. He later became a Catholic bishop.

11 January: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed on January 11th every year and it serves as a...

11 January: Tribute to Carl David Anderson

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Carl David Anderson (3 September 1905 – 11 January 1991) was an American physicist. He was awarded...

11 January: Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Punya Tithi

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Lal Bahadur Shastri (2 October 1904-11 January 1966), was an Indian freedom fighter and...

11 January in Indian and World History

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11 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various...

11 January: Remembering Evelyn Dove on Birthday

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Evelyn Dove (11 January 1902 – 7 March 1987) was a British singer and actress. she made history as the first black singer to feature on BBC Radio.

11 January: Remembering Alice Paul on Birth Anniversary

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Alice Paul (11 January 1885 – 9 July 1977 was one of the most prominent activists of the 20th-century women’s rights movement. An outspoken suffragist and feminist, she tirelessly led the charge for women’s suffrage and equal rights in the United States.

11 January: Remembering Alan Paton on Birth Anniversary

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Alan Paton (11 January 1903 – 12 April 1988) was a South African writer and anti-apartheid activist. His works include the novels Cry, the Beloved Country, and Too Late the Phalarope.