1915
Start of the Armenian Genocide: The Ottoman Empire began mass arrests and deportations of Armenian leaders and intellectuals, marking the beginning of the genocide.
1800
Establishment of the Library of Congress: The United States founded the Library of Congress, which has grown into one of the world’s largest and most significant libraries.
1970
China’s first satellite launch: China successfully launched its first satellite, Dong Fang Hong 1, entering the space age.
1972
Apollo 16 returns to Earth: NASA’s Apollo 16 lunar mission completed its journey and returned safely to Earth after exploring the Moon.
1993
Strengthening of Panchayati Raj system in India: Constitutional reforms reinforced local self-governance in India, later commemorated as National Panchayati Raj Day.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
