January 12 in history: Transmission of first long-distance radio message from Eiffel Tower and more
| Updated: Jan 12, 2021, 12:10 PM IST
From the transmission of the first long-distance radio message from Eiffel Tower to the last speech of Mahatma Gandhi, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
First long-distance radio message is broadcast from the Eiffel Tower
First long-distance radio message is broadcast from the Eiffel Tower.
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Mahatma Gandhi delivers his last speech & begins strike against communal violence
Mahatma Gandhi delivers his last speech and begins strike against communal violence.
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US Parliament approves military action against Iraq
US Parliament approves military action against Iraq.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time
Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time.
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An earthquake kills 316,000 in Haiti
An earthquake kills 316,000 in Haiti.