On This Day – 11th May: Celebrating India’s Power and Progress : Assam Jobs Guide

🗓️ 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.

🌍 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.

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🇮🇳 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.

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🏞️ 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.

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🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 11

• Salvador Dalí (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.

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🕊️ 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.

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💬 Quote of the Day

“India is now a nuclear weapon state. This is a reality, not a matter of debate.”

— Atal Bihari Vajpayee (May 11, 1998)

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🧠 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.

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🧾 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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