Marguerite Bourgeoys' Death Anniversary

Marguerite Bourgeoys, who passed away on 12 January 1700, was a French nun and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, now part of Québec, Canada. She travelled to Fort Ville-Marie (now Montreal) by 1653. There she developed the convent and educated young girls, the poor, and children of First Nations until shortly before her death at the turn of the 18th century. She is also significant for developing one of the first uncloistered religious communities in the Catholic Church. Declared "venerable" by the pope in 1878, she was canonized in 1982 and declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

First Use of Insulin to treat diabetes on human patient in 1922

 

On 11 January 1922, First use of insulin to treat diabetes in a human patient.

On 11 January 1922, Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy with diabetes, who lay dying at the Toronto General Hospital, was given the first injection of insulin. However, the extract was so impure that Thompson suffered a severe allergic reaction, and further injections were cancelled.

Over the next 12 days, James Collip worked day and night to improve the ox-pancreas extract, and a second dose was injected on the 23 January. This was completely successful, not only in having no obvious side-effects, but in completely eliminating the glycosuria sign of diabetes.

Conquest of Mecca in 630

 

 

On 11 January 630, Conquest of Mecca, The prophet Muhammad and his followers conquered the city, Quraysh surrendered.

The Conquest of Mecca, was the capture of the town of Mecca by Muslims led by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in December 629 or January 630 AD. The conquest marked the end of the wars between the followers of prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe.

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's Birth Anniversary

 

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar, born on 11 January 1898, was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India. He was the first Marathi author to win the prestigious Jnanpith Award.

Dietetics Day

 

Dietetics Day, celebrated on January 10th each year, highlights the critical role of dietitians in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases through nutrition. This observance provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of dietitians in clinical and community settings, emphasizing their expertise in creating personalized, evidence-based nutrition plans to improve overall well-being.

National Save the Eagles Day (U.S.)

Each year on January 10th, National Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth - whether they are well populated or endangered. National Save the Eagles Day on January 10 is a day to raise awareness about eagles and to give thanks for the conservation efforts to prevent their extinction. Did you know that there are more than 60 different species of eagles in the world? The bald eagle and the golden eagle are the only two species of eagles found in the U.S. As poaching, pesticides, human intervention, and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations across the world, we need toc ome together to save and protect these majestic creatures, the symbol of American freedom.

National Apricot Day (U.S.)

 

National Apricot Day is celebrated annually on January 9 to honour the delicious and nutritious apricot, a fruit beloved for its vibrant flavour and versatile uses. This day serves as an opportunity to appreciate the cultural, culinary, and health benefits of apricots while raising awareness about their significance worldwide.

The origins of National Apricot Day remain unclear, but the fruit's history is well-documented. Apricots are believed to have originated in China over 4,000 years ago before travelling to the Mediterranean along the Silk Road. Eventually, Spanish explorers introduced apricots to the Americas in the 18th century.