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Symphony Orchestra of India to embark on an 8-concert UK tour
November 9, 2023
On the heels of a successful Autumn 2023 Season in Mumbai, the country’s first and only professional orchestra, the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), has announced its forthcoming United Kingdom tour commencing on November 29. It will cover seven cities including Coventry, Lon...
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Nightmare on Elm Street: Supernatural Horror Trendsetter
November 9, 2023
On November 9, 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street, a horror film made by Wes Craven premiered in the United States.
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Demonetisation: Exercise in Futility
November 8, 2023
On November 8, 2016, in a highly controversial move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of INR 500 & INR 1000 notes, canceling in one stroke 86 pc of the value of currency in circulation.
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Joe Biden: From 6-time Senator to US President
November 7, 2023
On November 7, 1972, Democratic Party nominee attorney Joe Biden is elected to the US Senate, from Delaware after defeating longtime incumbent J Caleb Boggs by just over 3,000 votes.
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Electric Razors: Close Shaves
November 6, 2023
On November 6, 1928, American inventor Colonel Jacob Schick patented first electric razor.
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Blood Glucose Meters: Life Saving Devices for Diabetics
November 5, 2023
On November 5, the first portable glucometer to measure blood sugar levels of diabetic patients was launched.
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Gatling Machine Gun: Battlefield Gamechanger
November 4, 2023
On November 4, 1862, American inventor Richard John Gatling patented multibarrel Gatling machine gun.
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World Jellyfish Day: Wonder Animal of World
November 3, 2023
On November 3, 2014, 1st World Jellyfish Day was observed.
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Indian Indentured Workers Arrive in Mauritius
November 2, 2023
On November 2, 1834, 36 Indian indentured workers reached Mauritius aboard British ship Atlas. They were first indentured workers sent by British.
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Cells: Building Blocks of Life
November 1, 2023
On November 1, 1665, British genius Robert Hooke published his work micrographia where he first described ‘cell’.
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World Cities Day: Hotspots of Opportunities & Problems
October 31, 2023
On October 31, 2014, first World Cities Day was observed to highlight rise of urbanisation around the world.
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Ball Point Pens: From Bíró to Bic Cristal
October 30, 2023
On October 30, 1888, John J Loud, a lawyer in Massachusetts patented a ball point pen.
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