Palak Chawla
World Population Day: From Rising to Ageing Populations
July 11, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 11, World Population Day is observed globally to raise awareness about population issues and their impact.
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Sacred Transformations: Repurposed Monuments Across Eras
July 10, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 10, 2020, Türkiye reconverted the Hagia Sophia, originally a Byzantine cathedral built in 537 CE, then a mosque from 1453–1934, later a museum, back into a mosque by presidential decree. #MIG
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African Union: Hit & Misses
July 9, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 9, 2002, African Union (AU) was officially established in Durban, South Africa, replacing the Organisation of African Unity. #MIG
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Spice Girls: Band That Changed Music History
July 8, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 8, 1996, the British pop band Spice Girls released its debut single, Wannabe. #MIG
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Farnborough Airshow: Showcasing Britain’s Aviation Industry
July 7, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 7, 1948, first Farnborough Airshow was held at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Hampshire, showcasing 66 British-built aircraft. #MIG
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Evasion, Extradition & Execution: Post-war Lives of Nazis
July 4, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 4, 1987, Klaus Barbie, former Gestapo chief in Lyon, was convicted of crimes against humanity in France for his role in torture and deportation of Jews and Resistance members. #MIG
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Triumph over Terror in Skies
July 3, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 3, 1976, Israel dispatched about 200 soldiers aboard four Hercules C-130H cargo planes, along with Phantom jet fighters to Entebbe Airport in Uganda. #MIG
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Retailing Giant Walmart Conquers World
July 2, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas, marking the beginning of a retail revolution. #MIG
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International Criminal Court: Trials of High & Mighty
July 1, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 1, 2002, International Criminal Court (ICC), in the Hague, Netherlands, came into existence when the Rome Statute entered into force. #MIG
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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 26, 2025
#OnThisday: On June 26, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed globally to raise awareness and strengthen action against drug abuse and illegal drug trade. #MIG
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Global Maritime Trade Lifelines: Day of the Seafarer
June 25, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 25, the Day of the Seafarer is celebrated worldwide, honouring men and women who keep international trade flowing across oceans. #MIG
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International Day of Women in Diplomacy
June 24, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 24, International Day of Women in Diplomacy is celebrated. It was established by United Nations General Assembly in June 2022. #MIG
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