WORLD EVENTS ON 16 JULY

Every day comes with new challenges hopes and ideas by this note I hereby try my level best to write this blog page in which I going to draw the attention of readers to the significant events that occurred in the annals of history on 16 July.

1. Muslim Calendar:

 

The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar or the Muslim era calendar, is a lunar calendar used by Muslims around the world to determine the dates of religious observances and events. It is based on the cycles of the moon and follows a 12-month pattern. The Islamic calendar started with the migration (Hijrah) of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in the year 622 CE.

2. Women's Rights: 

In 1856, the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed by the British colonial government in India. This landmark legislation allowed Hindu widows to remarry, overturning the prevalent social custom of prohibiting remarriage for widowed women. The act aimed to address the injustices and hardships faced by Hindu widows, who were often subjected to a life of social isolation and economic dependency.

3. USA Atom Bomb: 

The United States detonates the first test of the atomic bomb on this day in 1945.

In the history books, one significant event that occurred on July 16, 1945, was the successful testing of the world's first atomic bomb by the United States. This groundbreaking test, code-named "Trinity," took place near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The resounding success of the Trinity test confirmed the feasibility and unleashed the terrifying potential of nuclear weapons.

6. Apollo 11 Mission:

The Apollo 11 mission, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, was launched on this day in 1969 from Kennedy Space Center, aiming to land the first humans on the Moon.

7. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9:

A remarkable event took place in our solar system on this day in 1994. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, consisting of multiple fragments rather than a single nucleus, collided with the largest planet, Jupiter.

Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9's journey was unique and captivating. Discovered in 1993, its fragmented structure set it apart from other comets. These fragments gracefully orbited Jupiter, guided by the powerful forces of gravity.

Anticipation grew as the individual fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 approached Jupiter. Over several days preceding July 16, 1994, they plunged into the planet's atmosphere one after another. The collisions unleashed tremendous energy, resulting in magnificent fireballs and leaving dark scars on Jupiter's cloud tops.

The collision marks left an indelible impact, both visually and scientifically. Telescopes and space-based observatories focused on Jupiter, capturing detailed images and valuable data. Scientists eagerly studied collisions, gaining insights into the dynamics of cosmic impacts and expanding our knowledge of the solar system.

8. Births On This Day, July 16:

a) 1967 Will Ferrell, American comedian, actor.

b) 1947 Assata Shakur, American activist, criminal.

c) 1907 Orville Redenbacher, American farmer, businessman.

d) 1872 Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer.

e) 1862 Ida B. Wells, American civil rights activist.

f) 1926 – Irwin Rose, biochemist, & Nobel Prize Laureate was born.

g) 1888 – Frits Zernike, a Dutch physicist, and Nobel Prize Laureate was born.

9. Deaths On This Day, July 16:

a) 1960 Albert Kesselring, German field marshal.

b) 1915 Ellen G. White, American author, co-founder of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

c) 1882 Mary Todd Lincoln, American wife of Abraham Lincoln, 17th First Lady of the United States.

d) 1747 Giuseppe Crespi, Italian painter.

10. The Great Schism:1054 AD

On this day, a formal separation occurred between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, known as the East-West Schism. This event had a profound impact on the religious and cultural landscape of Europe and the Middle East.

11. First X-ray photo of arterial circulation:

In a momentous achievement in the field of medical imaging, researchers successfully captured the first X-ray photo of arterial circulation. This breakthrough occurred when advancements in X-ray technology allowed for the visualization of blood flow within the arteries of the human body. The ability to image arterial circulation through X-ray technology revolutionized the field of diagnostic medicine, providing valuable insights into cardiovascular health and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of various arterial conditions. This milestone marked a significant step forward in medical imaging and has since become an essential tool in modern healthcare.

WORLD EVENTS ON 15 JULY

The important and significant world events that took place in various parts of the world and were recognized as life-changing for socioeconomic factors of the world:

1. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day:

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) happens each year on June 15th. It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011, following a request by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA), which first established the commemoration in June 2006. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations. 

Addressing Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can be defined as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person”. It is a global social issue that affects the Health and Human Rights of millions of older persons around the world, and an issue that deserves the attention of the international community.

2. Social Media Giving Day:

On July 15th, there is an internet holiday called Social Media Giving Day. It all started with Givver.com, a website devoted to Twitter fundraising, launched in 2013. Chris Sommers developed the St. Louis-based technology platform, which focuses on not-for-profit organizations. Its main objective is to persuade users of social networks, particularly Twitter, to make donations.

Social media has been widely used as a platform during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the populace in need of assistance and financial support. Givver.com's straightforward enendeavors benefiting a lot of people.

Ten Charitable event ideas for Social Media Giving Day:

• Giveaways - Nothing better than giving for free to help those in need
• Bake Sale - Show off your lockdown skills while making
• Car Wash - Clean up for charity
• Dance Marathon - Dance for as long as possible for charity!
• Marathon
• Photo Contest - ask customers, staff, and management to get involved.
• Music event with a cause
• Art auction
• Casino. night
• Talent show

3. World Youth Skill Day:

In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.

The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2023 is Skilling teachers, trainers, and youth for a transformative future. It highlights the essential role that teachers, trainers, and other educators play in providing skills for youth to transition to the labor market and to actively engage in their communities and societies.

4. Birth of Twitter:

In March 2006, Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams created Twitter-online microblogging service. The idea for Twitter came from wanting to use a short messaging system for a small group. It was available to the public on this day in July 2006. The definition of Twitter is a short burst of inconsequential information and chirps from birds, which describes the purpose of social networking on Twitter -- to share short and quick information.

In 2022, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, reaches an agreement to acquire Twitter for $44 billion to make it a private company in April. The acquisition was finalized in October.

Some Facts about Twitter:

a) Approximately 350,000 Tweets are posted every minute.

b) One of the original ideas for a name was “FriendStalker.” The name had been suggested by Evan Williams, one of the co-founders of Twitter. Noah Glass, another co-founder, later began searching a dictionary for words similar to “Twitch” and came across Twitter.

c) The hashtag was first introduced in 2007.

d) The famous blue Twitter bird is called Larry.

5. Apollo-18 and Soyuz-19 Test Project:

July 15-24 marks the anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), the famous “Handshake in Space.” ASTP was the first American-Soviet space flight, docking the last American Apollo spacecraft with the then-Soviet Soyuz spacecraft. This joint effort between the two major world players was based on an agreement signed in 1972, and it set a precedent for future joint efforts, such as the Shuttle-Mir Program and the International Space Station. ASTP also provided an opportunity for American astronauts to systematically observe and photograph the Earth from outer space, thus providing scientists with new data for exploring and studying the Earth from orbit. 

6. Boeing Company:

The Boeing Company was incorporated on July 15, 1916, in Seattle, Washington. It was founded by William Boeing and was initially known as Pacific Aero Products Company. Boeing is a renowned aerospace company known for designing and manufacturing aircraft. They produce commercial planes, military aircraft, satellites, and rockets. They have played a significant role in shaping the aviation industry. Overall, Boeing is a leading aerospace company with a rich history and global influence.

7. Leon Max Lederman:

He was born on July 15, 1922, in New York, U.S. an American physicist who, along with Melvin Schwartz and Jack Steinberger, received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1988 for their joint research on neutrinos. He died on October 3, 2018, in Rexburg, Idaho),

8. MAUD Report:

MAUD Report, authored by physicist Otto Frisch and others during World War II, explored the military applications of nuclear energy. Published in 1941, it concluded that building an atomic bomb using uranium-235 was possible. The report provided technical details and estimates of the resources needed. The MAUD Report influenced the establishment of atomic research programs, including the Manhattan Project. Its findings shaped our understanding of nuclear physics, the arms race during the Cold War, and the broader implications of nuclear technology.

9. Births On This Day, July 15

a) In 1951 Jesse Ventura: American wrestler, actor, politician, 38th Governor of Minnesota.

b) In 1950 Arianna Huffington Greek/American author, and columnist, founded The Huffington Post.

c) In 1930 Jacques Derrida, French philosopher.

d) In 1858 Emmeline Pankhurst, British political activist, suffragette.

e) In 1606 Rembrandt, Dutch painter.

10. Deaths On This Day, July 15

a) In 1961 John Edward Brownlee, a Canadian politician.

b) In 1948 John J. Pershing, an American general.

c) In 1904 Anton Chekhov, a Russian physician, author.

d) In 1857 Carl Czerny, an Austrian pianist, composer.

e) In 1521 Juan Ponce de León, Spanish explorer, 1st Governor of Puerto Rico.

WORLD EVENTS OF 14 JULY

We have moved to almost the half of this month and I hereby try my level best to present the significant events that took place in various parts of the world and affect our present life in some way or other:

1. BASTILLE DAY: 

Bastille Day, also known as French National Day, is celebrated on July 14th each year. It marks an important event in French history—the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789.

During the French Revolution, the people of France were unhappy with the monarchy and wanted more rights and freedom. On July 14th, they gathered and stormed the Bastille, a prison seen as a symbol of the Royal Authority. This event became a turning point in the revolution and a symbol of the fight for liberty.

Bastille Day is a day of celebration for the French people. They come together to honor their country and its values. The festivities include parades with military displays, where soldiers march in uniform and military vehicles are showcased. The most famous parade takes place in Paris along the Champs-Élysées.

Bastille Day is not only celebrated in France but also in French communities around the world. It serves as a reminder of the French Revolution's impact and the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity that are still cherished today.

2. Mariner-4: 

Mariner-4, a spacecraft launched by NASA in 1964, conducted a flyby mission to Mars. It captured close-up images of Mars' surface during its closest approach on July 14, 1965. The images revealed a cratered landscape, challenging previous earth-like features and assumptions. Mariner 4's findings expanded our understanding of Mars and paved the way for future missions.

3. New Horizons:

A spacecraft launched by NASA on January 19, 2006, has made remarkable contributions to our knowledge of the outer regions of our solar system. Its primary mission was to study Pluto and the vast Kuiper Belt.

On July 14, 2015, New Horizons achieved its closest approach to Pluto, getting as close as 7,800 miles (12,500 kilometers) to the dwarf planet's surface. The spacecraft captured and transmitted to Earth the first-ever detailed images and valuable data of Pluto. These groundbreaking observations revealed a dynamic world with icy mountains, a fascinating nitrogen-rich atmosphere, and captivating surface features.

New Horizons continued its mission beyond Pluto, venturing into the Kuiper Belt—a distant region of icy bodies located beyond Neptune. On January 1, 2019, the spacecraft conducted a successful flyby of a Kuiper Belt object named Ultima Thule. This encounter provided unprecedented insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system.

4. First female parliamentarian in the Arab world is elected to office:

On this day in 1957, Egyptian Rawya Ateya became the first woman to be elected to the National Assembly.

5. The Telegram Era:

The world's last telegram was sent as India's state-run telecommunications company ended its telegraph service on this day in 2013.

6. Maryam Mirzakhani:

Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani—the first woman and first Iranian to be awarded a Fields Medal on this day in 2017, cited for “her outstanding contributions to the dynamics and geometry of Riemann surfaces and their moduli spaces”—died at age 40. She was also awarded the AMS Satter Prize-2013.

7. Famous Birthdays:

a) 1903 - Irving Stone, American author (Love is Eternal) (d. 1989).

b) 1910 -William Hanna, American animator who co-founded Hanna-Barbera (Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo) (d. 2001).

c) 1913 - Gerald Ford, American lawyer, and politician who was the 41st US Vice President from 1973-74 and the 38th US President from 1974-77 (d. 2006).

d) 1918 - Ingmar Bergman, Swedish director, producer, and screenwriter (Cries & Whispers) (d. 2007).

e) 1930 - Polly Bergen, American actress, and singer (Winds of War, The Helen Morgan Story) (d. 2014).

f) 1952 - Franklin Graham, American evangelist, and missionary, son of Billy Graham.

g) 1955 - L. Brent Bozell III, American journalist, author, and activist who founded the Media Research Center.

8. Famous Deaths:

a) 1881 - Billy the Kid, American outlaw (b. 1859).

b) 2005 - Cicely Saunders, English nurse, and physician who found the first modern hospice.

9. Chandrayaan-3:

The Chandrayaan-3 mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2.35 PM IST on Friday, 14 July-2023.

The mission follows Chandrayaan-2 where scientists aim to demonstrate various capabilities including reaching the orbit of the moon, making a soft landing on the lunar surface using a lander, and a rover coming out of the lander to study the surface of the moon. The Chandrayaan 3 mission is a follow-up to Chandrayaan 2, which was launched in July 2019. Chandrayaan 2 consisted of an orbiter, a lander named Vikram, and a rover named Pragyan. While the orbiter successfully continues to orbit the Moon, the lander unfortunately had a hard landing on the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan 3 will focus on a soft landing and rover deployment on the lunar surface, aiming to conduct in-depth studies and collect valuable data. The mission will involve advanced technology and improved systems to enhance the chances of successful landing and rover operations.

The objectives of Chandrayaan 3 include studying the lunar surface for signs of water ice, analyzing the Moon's exosphere, conducting experiments to understand the Moon's geology, and investigating potential resources that can be utilized for future space exploration and habitation and aims to further explore the Moon and expand our understanding of its geology, mineralogy, and potential resources.

WORLD EVENTS ON 12 JULY

In the annals of world history following are the major and significant world events that took place on 12 June:

1. World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12th annually. 

It aims to end child labor globally. Child labor deprives children of their rights and traps them in poverty. Education, social protection, and sustainable development are crucial to tackling this issue. Events and campaigns are held worldwide to raise awareness and take action. Governments, organizations, and individuals collaborate to strengthen laws and support affected families. We can contribute by supporting ethical practices and promoting education for all children. Together, we can create a world free from child labor.

2. Philippine Independence Day:

Philippine Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated on June 12th to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. It is a significant day that holds historical and cultural importance for Filipinos. The holiday is marked by various activities such as parades, flag-raising ceremonies, and cultural performances. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes and the struggles endured for independence. 

3. The world's largest twinjet takes off on its maiden flight in 1994:

The Boeing 777, or Triple Seven, typically transports up to 451 passengers. It is one of Boeing's commercially the most successful planes.

4. The First Elected President of Russia: 

Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin became the first President of Russia in 1991, and the first democratically elected leader in the country's history. Yeltsin left a freer world, playing a pivotal role in the collapse of the Soviet Union, yet underdelivered on many of the promises of economic prosperity he made to the Russian people. His presidency was characterized by Russia’s move to a free-market economy, conflicts in Chechnya, and his own recurring health struggles.

5. Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison:

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist and became an influential figure in the fight against apartheid, a system of racial segregation enforced by the National Party government of South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

In 1964, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government. He spent 27 years in prison, most of it on Robben Island, before being released on February 11, 1990, following international pressure and negotiations. He received numerous international honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. He became the President of the ANC in 1991 and led the party in negotiations with the government, eventually resulting in the country's first democratic elections in 1994. Mandela was elected as South Africa's first black president, serving from 1994 to 1999. His presidency focused on reconciliation, social justice, and dismantling the legacy of apartheid. 

6. Births On This Day, June 12:

a) 1971 Mark Henry, American weightlifter, wrestler.

b) 1941 Roy Harper, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, poet, and actor.

c) 1929 Anne Frank, German/Dutch author, Holocaust victim.

d) 1924 George H. W. Bush, American politician, 41st President of the US.

e) 1897 Anthony Eden, British politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

7. Deaths On This Day, June 12:

    

a) 2010 Al Williamson, American illustrator.

b) 2006 György Ligeti, Romanian/Austrian composer.

c) 1994 Menachem Mendel Schneerson, Russian/French rabbi.

d) 1980 Billy Butlin, South African/English businessman, founded Butlins.

e) 1963 Medgar Evers, American civil rights activist.

8. Committee of European Economic Co-operation (CEEC): Marshall Plan & Rebuilding Europe After World War II

The  was a joint  The committee, consisting of representatives from 16 European nations, met from 12 July to 22 September 1947 in Paris, France.

On this day, 12 September 1947, the Committee of European Economic Co-operation (CEEC) representatives of sixteen European Countries concluded their final meeting in Paris. CEEC was a joint European conference that was organised to settle the priorities for the recovery of the worn-torn European economy after World War II and to facilitate the administration of the Marshall Plan. 

WORLD EVENTS ON 11 JULY

There are many important events that had happened on 11 July in the annals of the World History:

1. World Population Day:

The world faces ever-increasing overpopulation problems as each day goes by. World Population Day was created to raise awareness of this global crisis.

World Population Day was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987. The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar as the five billionth person in the world.  By resolution 45/216 of December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly decided to continue observing World Population Day to enhance awareness of population issues, including their relations to the environment and development. The Day was first marked on 11 July 1990 in more than 90 countries. Since then, a number of a number of UNFPA country offices and other organizations and institutions commemorate World Population Day, in partnership with governments and civil society. (Source:UN International Observance)

UN Decades: The United Nations designates specific  International decades as occasions to mark particular events or topics in order to promote, through awareness and action, the objectives of the Organization. Usually, it is one or more Member States that propose these observances and the United Nations General Assembly establishes them with a resolution.  Some of them may be later adopted by the General Assembly. 

UN Decades:2021-2030-United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

(https://sites.google.com/view/internationalobservances/decades#h.xjnpxnygpy5t)

2. Happy Canada Day:

Canada Day is celebrated annually on the 1st of July and it is a statutory holiday. This day marks the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North American provinces in a federation under the name of Canada. Canada Day also means fireworks and the year's biggest national party.

3. Charlotte Cooper:

In winning the women’s tennis singles title at Paris 1900, Charlotte Cooper became the first female athlete to win Olympic gold in an individual event.

A record breaker

Charlotte Cooper was one of the great women’s tennis champions of the late 19th-century, a time when the ladies’ game was played in long dresses. A member of the Ealing Lawn Tennis Club, she won her first Wimbledon singles title in 1895, aged 25, and would go on to repeat the feat on four further occasions. She was a wife and a mother by the time she won the last of those titles, in 1908, when she became the oldest winner of the prestigious tournament at the age of 37 years and 296 days, a record that stands to this day. Her 11 singles finals between 1895 and 1912 represented another Wimbledon record, which she held outright until 1994, when it was equalled by Martina Navratilova.

4. On this day in 1977, Martin Luther King Jr. posthumously received the US Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter.

5. On this day in 1804 A duel between two leading American politicians claims the life of one. United States Vice President Aaron Burr and former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton ended a life-long feud with a duel. Hamilton was fatally wounded and died the next day.

6. Births On This Day, July 11:

a) 1986 Yoann Gourcuff, French footballer

b) 1975 Lil' Kim, American rapper, actress

c) 1916 Gough Whitlam, Australian politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia

d) 1767 John Quincy Adams, American politician, 6th President of the US

e) 1274 Robert the Bruce, Scottish king

7. Deaths On This Day, July 11

a) 2010 Bob Sheppard American sportscaster

b) 2007 Lady Bird Johnson American wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, 38th First Lady of the United States

c) 1998 Panagiotis Kondylis Greek writer, translator

d) 1989 Laurence Olivier English actor, director, producer

e)  472 Anthemius Roman Emperor