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00:03:03Bangladesh General Elections:
Sheikh Hasina secured a fifth term in office in the general elections held in Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh, has won a record-breaking fifth term in office as leader of her Awami League party. The main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and its supporters boycotted the general elections, which she easily won.
#bangladesh #elections #sheikhhasina00:03:19Pro-Palestinian protests flare up in many regions of the world.
Student protests demanding that universities cut relations with Israel over the Gaza conflict have spread around Europe, sparking confrontations and arrests as new rallies erupted in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. Watch to find out more.
#israelhamaswar #palestine00:00:41#15thmay#onthisday #history
May 15th: A Day of Global Connections
May 15th offers a diverse mix of historical events, cultural celebrations, and global social movements. Here's a look at some noteworthy occurrences on this date:
Echoes from the Past:
-1718: World's First Machine Gun Patented: James Puckle patents the "Defense Gun," considered the world's first machine gun.
-1805: Napoleon Bonaparte Crowned King of Italy: Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy in Milan, expanding his influence in Europe.
-1862: U.S. Department of Agriculture Established: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Morrill Act, establishing the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This marked a significant step towards supporting American agriculture.
-1928: Mickey Mouse Makes His Debut: Mickey Mouse, the iconic cartoon character created by Walt Disney, makes his first public appearance in the silent animated short "Plane Crazy."
-1934: Latvian Coup d'État: Kārlis Ulmanis stages a bloodless coup d'état in Latvia, suspending the constitution and dissolving the parliament.
-1937: Madeleine Albright Born: Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, is born in Prague.
-1940: Dutch Surrender to Nazi Germany: After fierce fighting, the Dutch forces surrender to Nazi Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
-1940: McDonald's Opens First Restaurant: Maurice ("Mac" and Richard McDonald opened their first drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California, laying the foundation for the McDonald's fast-food chain.
-1948: Arab-Israeli War Begins: Following Israel's declaration of independence, neighboring Arab states launch a military invasion, marking the beginning of the first Arab-Israeli War.
Celebrations Around the World:
-International Day of Families: A United Nations-recognized day celebrating the importance of families and their role in society.
-National Inventors' Day (India): A day to acknowledge and honor the contributions of inventors in India.
-Peacekeeper Day (UN): A day established by the United Nations to pay tribute to all peacekeeping personnel who have served and continue to serve around the world.
Other Notable Events:
-1998: Sen. John Glenn Returns to Space: At the age of 77, John Glenn, a former astronaut and U.S. Senator, became the oldest person to travel to space.
-2003: Johnny Cash Passes Away: Johnny Cash, a legendary American country music singer-songwriter, dies at the age of 71.
-2005: Air India Resumes Flights to Canada: After a 20-year hiatus, Air India resumes direct flights between India and Canada.
May 15th showcases a global tapestry of innovation, political developments, and social initiatives.00:02:33Honoring Taiwanese identity: a dialect that was once outlawed reappears
Taiwan observes February 28 as the anniversary of the Chinese nationalist government's 1947 crackdown. After 77 years, Taiwanese people celebrate a completely different identity from the one they feel mainland China imposed on them. Reviving a language that was formerly outlawed in public life is one way they're achieving this.
#taiwan #taiwanidentity #taipei
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