THOUGHT OF THE DAY
"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world."
--Helen Keller
Events that took place on this day in history 13 November
*In 1978,
NASA launches HEAO 2.Einstein Observatory (HEAO-2) was the first fully imaging X-ray telescope put into space and the second of NASA's three High Energy Astrophysical Observatories. Named HEAO B before launch, the observatory's name was changed to honor Albert Einstein upon its successfully attaining orbit.
1986-NASA launches space vehicle S-199.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Singapore observed the day for the first time in 2009. Italy and India also observed the day. In the UK, it is fronted by David Jamilly, who co-founded Kindness Day UK with Louise Burfitt-Dons.
Famous people that have birthdays on this day in history 13 November
*In 1920,
Kollagunta Gopalaiyer Ramanathan was an Indian mathematician known for his work in number theory.At TIFR, he built up the number theory group of young mathematicians from India. For several years, he took interest to study Ramanujan's unpublished and published work. He was an Editorial board member of Acta Arithmetica for over 30 years. He retired from TIFR in 1985.
*In 1917,
Gajanan Madhav f NV lMuktibodh was one of the most prominent Hindi poets, essayist, literary and political critic.
Famous people that have death anniversaries on this day in history 13 November
*In 2003,
B. M. Gafoor (4 May 1942 – 13 November 2003) was an Indian cartoonist and comic artist. He was one of the most prominent cartoonists from Kerala and was the founder of Kerala Cartoon Academy. Within a career of more than three decades, he created some of the most popular comics including the social satire Kunjamman.