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Life Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
Mohan das Karam chand Gandhi (1869-1948) was one of the most important historical figures.Being influenced by the teachings of Hinduism, Christianity, Henry David Thoreau,...
History of October 1
331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.
366 - St Damasus I begins his reign as...
Origin and Story behind these State Mottos
1. Dieuetmondroit – Monarch of United Kingdom
Diet et mondroit is the motto of Monarch of United Kingdom, meaning God and my right. The motto...
History of September 30
1787 - 1st US voyage around the world - Columbia leaves Boston
1846 - Anesthetic ether used for 1st time by American dentist Dr William...
History of September 29
219 - Batavian soldiers consecrate altar on Hercules Magusanus Rome
1650 - Henry Robinson opens 1st marriage bureau (England)
1829 - The first public appearance by...
History of September 28
48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt.
1542 - Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers...
History of September 26
46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the battle...
History of September 25
1492 - The crew of the Pinta, one of Christopher Columbus' ships, mistakenly thought that they had spotted land.
1493 - Columbus sails with...
History of September 24
312 - Start of Imperial Indication
1493 - Columbus' 2nd expedition to New World
1657 - First autopsy & coroner's jury verdict is recorded in Maryland
1789...
Significance and History of Hajj
Hajj is the most divine and sacramental pilgrimage that every Muslim has to offer once in their lifetime, in the city of Mecca. It...