30 January - Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas

 

 

On January 30, India will observe Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas to pay tribute to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. The day is also marked as the death anniversary of the nation's 'Bapu', Mahatma Gandhi.

Every year, on January 30, India celebrates Martyrs' Day by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi at Raj Ghat in Delhi. The President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and the three Service Chiefs (Army, Air Force, And Navy) pay their respects to the father of the nation.

In conclusion, Shaheed Diwas is a day to remember the sacrifices of all the freedom fighters who gave their lives for the country, and to pay homage to the great leader, Mahatma Gandhi, who inspired millions of people with his principles of non-violence and truth.

The day is marked by various events and programs organized by the government to commemorate the bravery and selflessness of these heroes.

 

29 Jan 1892 - The Coca-Cola Company incorporated

 

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation founded in 1892 on 29 Jan, best known as the producer of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company also manufactures, sells, and markets other non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, and alcoholic beverages. 

The soft drink was developed in 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton. At the time it was introduced, the product contained cocaine from coca leaves and caffeine from kola nuts which together acted as a stimulant. The coca and the kola are the source of the product name, and led to Coca-Cola's promotion as a "healthy tonic". Pemberton had been severely wounded in the American Civil War, and had become addicted to the pain medication morphine. He developed the beverage as a patent medicine in an effort to control his addiction.

In 1889, the formula and brand were sold for $2,300 (roughly $71,000 in 2022) to Asa Griggs Candler, who incorporated the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1892. The company has operated a franchised distribution system since 1889.The company largely produces syrup concentrate, which is then sold to various bottlers throughout the world who hold exclusive territories. The company owns its anchor bottler in North America, Coca-Cola Refreshments.

 

Sheet of Singapore that has 2 stamps and Coca-Cola sponsor label or Cinderella.

 

 

 

29 Jan - USA National Carnation Day

 

National Carnation Day is observed annually on January 29. The flowers are amazingly significant for almost any season or occasion. National Carnation Day was established in honor of William McKinley, the 25th U.S. President, who was assassinated in 1901 and always wore a red carnation on his lapel. The carnation was said to be his favorite flower, and he always wore one for good luck.

29 January - Indian Newspaper Day

 

Indian Newspaper Day is a day to commemorate the birth of newspapers in India. The motive of this day is to promote Indian Newspapers.

For ages, in Indian households, the first thing in the morning that the men do is read the newspaper. We can even say it has grown to be a part of the daily morning routine of people. A fun fact about newspapers is that it is the perfect excuse for the men to escape from any fights with their wives, household chores and so on. Today is the day to celebrate the piece of paper that tells us about the world and keeps us updated. Today is Indian Newspaper Day, which is celebrated every year on 29th January.

Postage stamps and postal history of New Brunswick

A total of eleven stamps were issued by New Brunswick.The first stamps of New Brunswick were issued in 1851.This set of three diamond-shaped issues continued until 1860 when the next and final issue was released.

Commissioned by the postmaster of New Brunswick Charles Connell, the colony's second issue is notable in several ways. First, it is believed to include the first train ever shown on a postage stamp (relating to the European and North American Railway, of which Mr. Connell was a director), and second because it contained the first commemorative stamp, a 17 cent stamp featuring an image of a youthful Prince of Wales (King Edward VII) wearing highland dress, issued because the Prince of Wales was scheduled to visit the colony in 1860. The most notable aspect of the issue, however, was the fact that the postmaster chose to include his own image on the five cent issue. This caused such a political uproar in the colony that Connell resigned, but not after destroying most of the stamps.The five cent stamp was replaced by one featuring the reigning monarch, Victoria.

New Brunswick stamps were superseded by those of the Canada when the colony became part of the Dominion on July 1, 1867.

10 August - World Lion Day celebrated

World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10 of every year to raise awareness about lions and to mobilise support for their protection and conservation. According to the World Wide Fund for animals (WWF), even though a lion is often referred to as the “king of the jungle,” it actually only lives in grasslands and plains.

21 July - NS Savannah launch in1959

NS Savannah was the first nuclear-powered merchant ship. She was built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9 million (including a $28.3 million nuclear reactor and fuel core) and launched on July 21, 1959. She was funded by United States government agencies. Savannah was a demonstration project for the potential use of nuclear energy.The ship was named after SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic ocean. She was in service between 1962 and 1972 as one of only four nuclear-powered cargo ships ever built.(Soviet ice-breaker Lenin launched on December 5, 1957, was the first nuclear-powered civil ship.)

Savannah was deactivated in 1971 and after several moves has been moored at Pier 13 of the Canton Marine Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland, since 2008.

17 July - Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis born in 1698

Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (17 July 1698 – 27 July 1759)was a French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters. He became the Director of the Académie des Sciences, and the first President of the Prussian Academy of Science, at the invitation of Frederick the Great.

Maupertuis made an expedition to Lapland to determine the shape of the Earth. He is often credited with having invented the principle of least action; a version is known as Maupertuis's principle – an integral equation that determines the path followed by a physical system. His work in natural history is interesting in relation to modern science, since he touched on aspects of heredity and the struggle for life.

17 July - First public flight Stealth Bomber 1989

The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses; it is a flying wing design with a crew of two.The bomber can deploy both conventional and thermonuclear weapons, such as up to eighty 500-pound class (230 kg) Mk 82 JDAM Global Positioning System-guided bombs, or sixteen 2,400-pound (1,100 kg) B83 nuclear bombs. The B-2 is the only acknowledged aircraft that can carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration.

The B-2's (s/n 82-1066 / AV-1) first public flight was on 17 July 1989 from Palmdale to Edwards AFB.

01 July - Amy Johnson born in year 1903

Amy Johnson (1903–1941) was a pioneering English aviator who became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Here are some key points about her life and achievements:

Early Life and Education

• Born: 01 July 1903, in Kingston upon Hull, England.
• Education: Graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in economics.

Aviation Career

• Aviation Beginnings: Developed an interest in flying in her mid-20s. She obtained her pilot's license in 1929 and also became the first British woman to earn a ground engineer's license.

Record-Breaking Flights

• England to Australia: On 05 May 1930, she embarked on a solo flight from Croydon, England, to Darwin, Australia, in a Gipsy Moth biplane named "Jason." She completed the journey on  24 May 1930, covering approximately 11,000 miles (18,000 kilometers).
• Other Flights: Johnson set numerous long-distance flying records throughout the 1930s, including flights to Tokyo, Cape Town, and across the Atlantic.

Later Years and War Efforts

• World War II: During the war, Johnson served in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), ferrying aircraft from factories to RAF bases.
• Death: On 05 January 1941, Johnson's plane went down in the Thames Estuary under mysterious circumstances. Despite search and rescue efforts, her body was never recovered.

Legacy

• Honors: Amy Johnson received numerous awards and accolades, including the Harmon Trophy and the Segrave Trophy.
• Impact: Her achievements inspired countless women in aviation and other fields, breaking gender barriers and demonstrating remarkable courage and skill.

Memorials

• Statues and Plaques: There are various memorials dedicated to her, including statues in Hull and memorial plaques at significant locations related to her flights.
• Amy Johnson Memorial Airshow: An airshow held in her honor continues to celebrate her contributions to aviation.

Amy Johnson's legacy as a pioneering aviator remains significant, marking her as one of the most influential figures in early aviation history.