๐️ On This Day – 11th May: Celebrating India’s Power and Progress
Welcome to another enriching edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. May 11 is a date that marks a major milestone in India's scientific and technological journey, along with important global events. Let’s explore what makes this day significant across India, Assam, and the world.
๐ Global Events on May 11
- 330 AD – Constantinople (now
Istanbul) was inaugurated as the new capital of the Roman Empire by
Emperor Constantine the Great.
- 1949 – Israel was admitted to
the United Nations as its 59th member.
- 1997 – IBM's Deep Blue defeated
world chess champion Garry Kasparov, marking a historic moment in
artificial intelligence.
๐ฎ๐ณ Notable Indian Events on May 11
- 1998 – India conducted the Pokhran-II
nuclear tests under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee, establishing India as a nuclear power. This day is now
celebrated as National Technology Day.
- 2000 – India launched INS Shardul,
an amphibious warfare ship, boosting its naval strength.
- 2016 – ISRO successfully launched the IRNSS-1G,
completing India’s regional satellite navigation system – NAVIC.
๐️ Assam & Northeast India on May 11
- National Technology Day is observed across Assam’s schools
and colleges, especially in technical institutions like IIT Guwahati, with
seminars, exhibitions, and science fairs.
- Government and private sector
organizations in Assam often use this occasion to encourage STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) participation
among youth.
- Environmentalists also use the day
to promote clean energy awareness, inspired by India’s strategic
shift in science and defence post-1998.
๐ Notable Birthdays on May 11
- Salvador Dalรญ (1904) – Renowned Spanish surrealist
painter, famous for works like The Persistence of Memory.
- Richard Feynman (1918) – American physicist and Nobel
laureate known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and science
education.
- Sabyasachi Chakrabarty (1956) – Indian actor known for his roles
in Bengali and Hindi films, including portraying Feluda in Satyajit Ray's
stories.
๐️ Notable Deaths on May 11
- Bob Marley (1981) – Legendary Jamaican reggae
musician and peace advocate.
- Douglas Adams (2001) – British author of The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, beloved in science fiction
literature.
๐ฌ Quote of the Day
๐ง Did You Know?
- India’s nuclear tests on May 11,
1998 were code-named Operation Shakti. They included both fission
and thermonuclear devices.
- Deep Blue’s win over Kasparov was
the first time a reigning world champion lost to a computer under standard
chess tournament conditions.
๐งพ Closing Thoughts
May 11 is a landmark date that celebrates
India’s technological advancement, scientific pride, and visionary leadership.
It reminds us of how far the country has come in innovation, defence, and
digital development — and how much farther we can go.
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