15 November - National Recycling Day USA

 

America Recycles Day is observed annually on November 15th in the United States. This day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling efforts across the country. America Recycles Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourages individuals to make recycling a daily habit.

On this day, various events and activities are organized to educate people about the environmental benefits of recycling, promote recycling practices, and inspire communities to reduce waste. Schools, businesses, and organizations often participate in initiatives to encourage recycling and waste reduction.

 

15 November - INS Delhi commissioned in 1997

 

INS Delhi is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy. She was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai and commissioned on 15 November 1997. This class is among the largest warships to be designed and built in India.

INS Delhi is the second vessel of the Indian Navy to bear the name. She inherits the mantle from the Leander class cruiser of the same name, which had an illustrious career in the Portuguese-Indian War of 1961, during the liberation of Goa, Daman and Diu.

 

15 November - Nathuram Vinayak Godse and Narayan Dattatreya Apte were hanged in Ambala Jail for Gandhi's murder.

 

Nathuram Vinayak Godse and Narayan Dattatreya Apte were involved in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.Both Godse and Apte were executed on November 15, 1949, in Ambala Central Jail, India.

Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, in New Delhi. Godse held differing political and ideological views from Gandhi, particularly on the issues related to the partition of India and the treatment of Hindus in the newly formed state of Pakistan.

After a trial, Godse and Apte, along with several other conspirators, were convicted for their roles in the assassination. On November 8, 1949, the High Court of East Punjab confirmed the death sentences for Godse and Apte. Subsequently, they were executed on November 15, 1949. The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and the subsequent trials had a profound impact on Indian politics and history.

15 November - Johannes Kepler death anniversary

 

Johannes Kepler was a German mathematician, astronomer, and key figure in the scientific revolution. He was born on 27 December 1571, in Weil der Stadt, in the Holy Roman Empire, and he passed away on  15 November 1630, in Regensburg, also in the Holy Roman Empire.

Kepler is best known for his laws of planetary motion, which he developed based on meticulous observations made by Tycho Brahe. Kepler's three laws describe the motion of planets around the sun, providing a significant contribution to our understanding of celestial mechanics. His work laid the foundation for Isaac Newton's later laws of motion and universal gravitation.

In addition to his contributions to astronomy, Kepler made significant advancements in mathematics, optics, and the understanding of light and color. His dedication to empirical observation and mathematical precision has left an enduring legacy in the history of science.

15 November - Bradman achieved the milestone of scoring 100 first-class centuries in 1947

 

Bradman achieved the remarkable milestone of scoring 100 first-class centuries on November 15, 1947. He accomplished this feat while playing for the Australian XI against the touring English team in a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Bradman's 100th century was a significant moment in cricket history, and it added to his already illustrious career. His incredible achievements and records, including the famous batting average of 99.94 in Test cricket, have solidified his place as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.