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TODAY - Jan 03, 2026

Thought of the Day

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

Today's Birthday

Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee Politician, British(1883)

A British politician, the leader of the Labour Party and the Prime Minister (1945-1951).

 
J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien Author, British(1892)

An English novelist and author of the "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit".

 
Bobby Hull
Bobby Hull Player, Canadian(1939)

A Canadian former Ice-hockey player, considered as the greatest player of all the time.

 
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson Actor, American(1956)

An American actor and filmmaker known as an action hero.

This day in History

1521

After publishing his Ninety-five Theses and openly defying the Catholic Church, Martin Luther is excommunicated.

1921

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the prosecution of labor unions under the provision of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

1924

British Archaeologist Howard Carter has made a dazzling discovery in Egypt Valley of the kings. He found a pharaoh's tomb filled with treasure.

1959

Alaska is admitted to the Union as the 49th state.

Man who made the difference

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973)

J. R. R. Tolkien

Was a South African-born British writer, medieval scholar, who is best known for his novels "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit". He published his books under the name J. R. R. Tolkien. J.R.R. Tolkien was born on 3rd January, 1892, in South Africa. In 1937, his novel The Hobbit, regarded as a children's book, was published. This fantasy novel is about the small, furry-footed Bilbo Baggins and his adventures which published. More than 100 drawings were created by him to narrate this story. The Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit are grouped among the most popular books in the world. Director Peter Jackson adopted The Rings trilogy. Tolkien died in 1973 at the age of 81.


Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal