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An inventor and a leading entrepreneur who invented mechanized spinning processes such as a spinning frame powered by water.
A Scottish author and government reformer who wrote biographies of Josiah Wedgwood and George Stephenson.
An English stage and screen actor.
A German Social Democratic politician and the former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
A sincere and respectful 125th Emperor of Japan's traditional order of succession is considered as one of the very few emperors of the modern world who has earned the reputation of being the ideal leader.
Army commander in chief George Washington resigns.
The U.S. Congress passes the Federal Reserve Act, establishing a Federal Reserve Board with power over monetary policy and creating the nation's first central banking system since the 1830s.
Victor Emmanuel, the son of Italy's last king, has returned to Italy after more than 50 years in exile.
The U.S. secretary of agriculture announces the first-known case of mad cow disease in the United States.
A sincere and respectful 125th Emperor of Japan's traditional order of succession is considered as one of the very few emperors of the modern world who has earned the reputation of being the ideal leader. He was born on December 23, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan. He was fourth child and the first son of Hirohito. Akihito was initially taught by private tutors, and later beginning his education at the Peers' School in 1940 where he studied for 12 years. In 1952 he was officially proclaimed heir to the throne. In 1953 he represented his nation at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of England. Akihito succeeded to the throne on January 7, 1989, after the death of Emperor Hirohito. Due to his Akihito informal style in dealing with his subjects, he won the heart of his people. He decided to make peace with China and other Asian nations. He also visited many American and European nations during this period. In 2011, when a devastating earthquake Tsunami left Japan in shambles, Akihito's inspiring speech provides the hope in the lives of his countrymen. He has received several awards includes 'Collar and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum', 'The Golden Medal of Merit of the Japanese Red Cross' 'Afghanistan Order of the Supreme Sun' and 'Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure'.
Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal