Junior Research Fellowship Programme in Delhi

Biotech Consortium India Ltd jobs

Last Date to apply: 10 Feb 2017 

Junior Research Fellowship Programme

Eligibility : ME/M.Tech, MSc, MVSc, BE/B.Tech
 
Location : Delhi

DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT- JRF) Programme conduct in Biotech Consortium India Ltd. (BCIL)

Applications are invited from bonafide Indian citizens, residing in India for award of 'DBT-Junior Research Fellowship' (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology. The programme is being coordinated by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi. The candidates will be selected through an online test 'Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)'. Based on performance in BET, two categories of merit list will be prepared (Category I and Category II). Candidates selected under category I (Top 275) will be eligible to avail fellowship under the programme.

These will be tenable in any University/Institute in India where the selected candidates register for Ph.D. programme. Candidates selected under Category II (next 100 in merit list) will be eligible to be appointed in any DBT sponsored project and avail fellowship from the project equivalent to NET/GATE, subject to selection through institutional selection process. There will be no binding on Principal Investigators of DBT sponsored projects to select JRF/SRF for their project from category II list. Selection in category II will not entitle student for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme. 

Qualification : M.Sc./M.Tech/M.V.Sc. Biotechnology (specialization such as Agriculture, Animal/ Veterinary, Medical, Marine, Industrial, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Food, Bio-resources Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Bio-sciences and Biotechnology), Bioinformatics, M.Sc. 'Molecular & Human Genetics' and M.Sc. 'Neuroscience' as well as B.E./ B. Tech. in Biotechnology (4-year course after 10+2). 

Marks : Minimum 60% marks for general & OBC category and 55% for SC/ ST/ PH in aggregate (or equivalent grade). 

Age Limit : Upto 28 years as on the last date of application (10th February 2017) for general category. Age relaxation of upto 5 years (up to 33 years) for SC/ ST/ PH/ women candidates and upto 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.

Details of the Award

DBT-BET (category I) entitles a candidate for activation of fellowship subject to Ph.D. registration of the candidate in a recognized university or Institute in the country within 2 years from the date of issue of award letter. Registration for Ph.D. is candidate's responsibility and DBT or BCIL have no responsibility in this. Verification of documents will be carried out for shortlisted candidates only. Award letter would be issued only after verification of necessary documents. Award letter will not be issued to candidates found ineligible or who submit incorrect documents and these candidates will not receive fellowship from DBT. 

Application Fee : A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1000/- is payable online by General /OBC candidates, however, SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. 

Mode of Selection

The candidates will be selected based on an online test, 'Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)' A candidate may opt for any three centers of their choice from the options given in the application form. Efforts would be made to allot one of the three opted cities/centers, however, in certain cases candidate may be allotted a different city/center due to administrative reasons.

Hiring Process : Written-test

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

For detailed procedure for filling the application form, payment of application fee and uploading of required documents/ certificates in the prescribed format, please visit website.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start : 04.1.2017 at 10:00 AM

Online Registration Close : 10.2.2017 at 05:00 PM

BET 2017 : 19.3.2017 at 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

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IIT Bhubaneswar jobs

System Administrator/ Network Administrator/ Programmer in Bhubaneswar 

Last Date to apply: 30 Jan 2017 

System Administrator/ Network Administrator/ Programmer

Eligibility : MSc, MCA, PG Diploma, BE/B.Tech
 
Location : Bhubaneswar

System Administrator/ Network Administrator/ Programmer Jobs opportunity in Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar)  

System Administrator

No. of Post: 1 (UR)

Qualification : At least 55% marks in the degree (preferably BE/B.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE or MCA or M.Sc/PG diploma in computer science or equivalent). However, a First class degree is desirable. The applicant should have at least 3 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in a reputed Organization.

Pay Band : Rs. 15,600- 39,100/- (PB-3) with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- and other allowances as admissible as per Institute rules which is at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Network Administrator

No. of Post: 1 (UR)

Qualification : At least 55% marks in the degree (preferably BE/B.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE or MCA or M.Sc/PG diploma in computer science or equivalent). However, a First class degree is desirable. The applicant should have at least 3 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in a reputed Organization with CCNA/CCNP certifications and Good communication skills.

Pay Band : Rs. 15,600- 39,100/- (PB-3) with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- and other allowances as admissible as per Institute rules which is at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Programmer

No. of Posts : 2 (UR-1, OBC-1)

Qualification : At least 55% marks in the degree (preferably BE/B.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE or MCA or M.Sc/PG diploma in computer science or equivalent). However, a First class degree is desirable. The applicant should have at least 3 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in a reputed Organization, preferably in an educational institution.

Pay Band : Rs. 15,600- 39,100/- (PB-3) with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- and other allowances as admissible as per Institute rules which is at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Medical Officer (Resident)

No. of Posts : 3 (UR-3) (Male-2 & Female-1)

Qualification : MBBS, including completion of compulsory rotating internship, followed by at least 3 years of experience in a recognized hospital, OR Post-Graduate in an appropriate branch of Medicine plus at least one year experience in a recognized hospital, OR MD, or MS, in an appropriate branch of Medicine.

Pay Band : Rs. 15,600- 39,100/- (PB-3) with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 50 years

Physical Training Instructor

No. of Posts : 3 (UR-3) (Male-2, Female-1)

Qualification : A Master degree in Physical Education with one year relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with 5 years of relevant experience. Preference would be given to the candidates who have represented State/Nation at the State/National/International level sports competition.

Pay Band : Rs. 9,300- 34,800/- (PB-2) with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Staff Nurse

No. of Post : 1 (UR)

Qualification : Intermediate OR 10+2 OR equivalent and must have passed the examination held by Nursing Council with 3 years course in General Nursing and Mid-wiferry, with 1st Division or equivalent grade, with 3 years of relevant experience in Govt./Semi Govt./ Central autonomous bodies/reputed hospitals

Pay Band : Rs. 9,300- 34800/- (PB-2) with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Horticulturist

No. of Post : 1 (UR)

Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture/Forestry with 3 years of experience in Landscape design, development and maintenance / Observing, analyzing and treating disease of plants/ Plantation & decoration of seasonal annual flower beds / Nursery development and maintenance.

Pay Band : Rs. 9,300- 34800/- (PB-2) with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Junior Laboratory Assistant

No. of Posts : 3 (UR-3)

Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 years pattern) in Science with Physics/Chemistry / Geology & Geo physics/ Bio Sciences/ Computer Sciences/ Geology with 2 years relevant experience in Government/Semi government/ Central Autonomous body. Good knowledge of Computer Application.

Pay Band : Rs. 5,200-20,200/- (PB-1) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 32 years

Pharmacist

No. of Post : 1 (UR)

Qualification : (i) Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy granted by an institution of the Central/State Govt. or an Institution recognized by Central or State Government and passed in 1st class. (ii) Should be registered as “Pharmacist” under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. (iii) 2 years relevant experience in Govt./Semi Govt./Central Autonomous Bodies.

Pay Band : Rs. 5,200-20,200/- (PB-1) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Junior Accounts Officer

No. of Posts : 2 (UR-1 OBC-1)

Qualification : (i) Master’s Degree in Commerce with 55% marks and 3 years of relevant experiences in Govt./Semi Govt./ Central autonomous bodies in the field of accounting, auditing, Annual Account, Finance, Budgeting etc. OR (ii) Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 pattern) in Commerce with Inter CA/ICWA/ICSI and knowledge of Accounting Software along with 3 years of experiences in Internal Audits/Audit works, Final Accounts, Finance, Budget OR (iii) Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 pattern) in Commerce with knowledge of Accounting software and 5 years’ experience in Govt./Semi Govt./ Central autonomous bodies in the field of accounting, auditing, Annual Account, Finance, Budgeting etc.

Pay Band : Rs. 9,300- 34,800/- (PB-2) with Grade Pay Rs.4,200/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Staff Nurse

No. of Post : 1 (UR)

Qualification : Intermediate OR 10+2 OR equivalent and must have passed the examination held by Nursing Council with 3 years course in General Nursing and Mid-wiferry, with 1st Division or equivalent grade, with 3 years of relevant experience in Govt./Semi Govt./ Central autonomous bodies/reputed hospitals.

Pay Band : Rs. 9,300- 34800/- (PB-2) with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 35 years

Junior Technician

No. of Posts : 11 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-4, OBC-1)

Qualification : B.E., B.Tech. in the field of Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronic/ Computer Sciences & Engineering. OR 3 (Three) years Diploma in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics/ Computer Sciences and Engineering in the field of Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Communication/Computer Sciences & Engineering / IT / Metallurgy & Materials / Chemical with 3 years relevant experience in Government/Semi government/ Central Autonomous body OR ITI in 1st division or its equivalent mark from any reputed Engineering/Technical Institute with 5 years of relevant experience in Govt./Semi Govt./ Central autonomous bodies /reputed industry. Knowledge of computed application, Wiremen License/ Permit issued by Chief Instructor/Competent authority of respective states is essential for candidate with electrical specialization.

Pay Band : Rs.  5,200-20,200/- (PB-1) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/- and other allowances as admissible as per institute rules which at present at par with Central Government Employees.

Upper Age Limit : 32 years

Application Fee : The applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) in the form of Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “Registrar, IIT Bhubaneswar” payable at Bhubaneswar. Candidates should mention their particulars (Name, address & position applied) on the reverse of the DD. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Transgender category and women candidates are not required to pay application fee.

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: HR / Admin - Indian government jobs

Candidates should Apply Online latest by 30-01-2017. A printout of the online application form, duly signed along with application fee (as applicable) in the form of Demand Draft in original and self-attested copies of all educational qualification, experience and testimonials must reach the Institute on or before 10.02.2017. The complete application may be sent through 

Speed Post /Courier etc.

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JRF Biotechnology jobs in Delhi

 IIT Delhi jobs

Last Date to apply: 16 Jan 2017 

JRF Biotechnology

Eligibility : MSc
 
Location : Delhi

No. IITD/IRD/RP03065/8222/Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/003/2017 

JRF Biotechnology job vacancies in Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)

Deptt. :  Biotechnology (DBT)


Qualification : 1st class M. Sc. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences with minimum 75% marks and two years experience in Molecular Biology and GATE Qualified with a Score of 550 & above
.
No. of Post : 01

Pay Scale : Rs.25,000/- per month 

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Walk-in test / interview will be held on 16/01/2017 , 03.00 p.m. at Room No. 230, Block-I, Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology (DBEB) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016

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What is today history January 3

Today in History : January 3

1521		Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.
1777		General George Washington defeats the British led by British General Lord Charles Cornwallis, at Princeton, New Jersey.
1861		Delaware rejects a proposal that it join the South in seceding from the Union.
1903		The Bulgarian government renounces the Treaty of Commerce tying it to the Austro-Hungarian empire.
1910		The Social Democratic Congress in Germany demands universal suffrage.
1912		Plans are announced for a new $150,000 Brooklyn stadium for the Trolley Dodgers baseball team.
1916		Three armored Japanese cruisers are ordered to guard the Suez Canal.
1920		The last of the U.S. troops depart France.
1921		Italy halts the issuing of passports to those emigrating to the United States.
1924		King Tutankhamen’s sarcophagus is uncovered near Luxor, Egypt.
1930		The second conference on Germany’s war reparations begins at the Hague, in the Netherlands.
1931		Hundreds of farmers storm a small town in depression-plagued Arkansas demanding food.
1933		The Japanese take Shuangyashan, China, killing 500 Chinese.
1946		President Harry S. Truman calls on Americans to spur Congress to act on the on-going labor crisis.
1958		The British create the West Indies Federation with Lord Hailes as governor general.
1959		Alaska is admitted into the Union as the 49th and largest state.
1959		Fidel Castro takes command of the Cuban army.
1961		The United States breaks diplomatic relations with Cuba.
1966		Cambodia warns the United Nations of retaliation unless the United States and South Vietnam end intrusions.
1977		Apple Computers incorporates.
1978		North Vietnamese troops reportedly occupy 400 square miles in Cambodia. North Vietnamese Army (NVA) troops were using Laos and Cambodia as staging areas for attacks against allied forces.
1985		President Ronald Reagan condemns a rash of arson attacks on abortion clinics.
1990		Manuel Noriega, former leader of Panama, surrenders to US forces.
1993		George H. W. Bush and Boris Yeltsin sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).
1994		More than 7 million people receive South African citizenship that had previously been denied under Apartheid policies.
1996		The first mobile flip phone, the Motorola StarTAC, goes on sale.
1999		Mars Polar Lander launched.
2000		The last original weekday Peanuts comic strip is published after a 50-year run, following the death of the strip’s creator, Charles Schultz.
Born on January 3
106 BC		Marcus Cicero, Roman statesman and author.
1621		William Tucker, believed to be first African-American born in the New World.
1793		Lucretia Coffin Mott, women’s rights advocate and founder of the first Women’s Rights Convention.
1901		Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnamese president assassinated by his own generals.
1907		Ray Milland, Welsh actor and director; won Academy Award for his role in The Lost Weekend.
1909		Victor Borge, pianist, comedian, conductor.
1911		John Sturges, director (The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape).
1917		Vernon A. Walters, US Army lieutenant general, diplomat, deputy director of Central Intelligence; member of Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
1923		Bud Adams, owner of Houston Oilers (later Tennessee Titans) football team; instrumental in founding the former American Football League.
1929		Sergio Leone, Italian director, instrumental in creating the “Spaghetti Western” genre (A Fistful of Dollars, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly).
1956		Mel Gibson, actor, director, producer, screenwriter (Mad Max, Passion of the Christ).

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Sports Persons jobs in Chennai

Integral Coach Factory jobs

Last Date to apply: 30 Jan 2017 

Sports Persons

Eligibility : Any Graduate
 
Location : Chennai

Employment Notice No.04/2016
 
Recruitment Against Sports Quota for the year 2016-17

Sports Persons Foot Ball (Defender, Midfielder) recruitment in Integral Coach Factory
 
Level-5 /1 Post
Level-2/1 Post

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Others - Indian government jobs

Application can be sent by post or dropped at the Recruitment Section/Personnel Branch/Integral Coach Factory, Chennai 600038.

Closing Date & Time for receipt of application is 30/01/2017 @ 17.00 hrs.

Tenative date of trial is 16/02/2017.

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JRF Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram

 IIST jobs

 Last Date to apply: 18 Jan 2017 

JRF Engineering

Eligibility : ME/M.Tech, BSc, BE/B.Tech(Agri)
 
Location : Thiruvananthapuram

Advt No. IIST/Admn/RMT/17/2016

JRF job recruitment in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Name of Post : JRF

Department : Earth and Space Sciences

Qualification/ Experience : ME / M.Tech in any branch of Engineering / Technology (ME / M.Tech should have been done based on GATE score) with BE/B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering / B.Sc in Agriculture (4 years) / B.Sc in Forestry (4 years).

Fellowship : Rs.25,000/- per month + HRA for the First two years and Rs. 28,000/- per month+ HRA for the Third year based on review of performance

No.of.Post : 1vacancy

Age limit : 28 years as on 18.01.2017

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Window for Online submission of applications : 04.01.2017 (1500hrs onwards) to 18.01.2017 (upto 1700 hrs)

Date of publishing shortlisted candidates for : 20.01.2017 interview.

Candidates shortlisted for written test/interview should appear in person with original certificates proving educational qualification, age, caste, experience etc., along with any other relevant information (like copies of publication awards, recommendations etc.).Candidates shortlisted for written test/interview will be intimated through email id mentioned in their online applications.

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PA B.Sc jobs in Thiruvananthapuram

IIST jobs

Last Date to apply: 18 Jan 2017 

PA B.Sc

Eligibility : BSc
 
Location : Thiruvananthapuram

Advt No. IIST/Admn/RMT/18/2016

PA job recruitment in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.

Name of Post : Project Assistant

Department : Science & Technology

Qualification : First Class B.Sc. degree

Emoluments : Rs.12,000-500-13,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Age limit : 35 years as on 18.01.2017

No.of.Post : 1vacancy
 

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Window for Online submission of applications : 04.01.2017 (1500hrs onwards) to 18.01.2017 (upto 1700 hrs).

Date of publishing shortlisted candidates for : 20.01.2017 interview.

Application received online only will be considered for processing under any circumstances.Only shortlisted candidates will be called for written test/interview as the case may be, based on merit.Candidates shortlisted for written test/interview should appear in person with original certificates proving educational qualification, age, caste, experience etc., along with any other relevant information.

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SRF Geoinformatics in Thiruvananthapuram

 IIST jobs

 Last Date to apply: 18 Jan 2017 

SRF Geoinformatics

Eligibility : ME/M.Tech(Remote Sensing), BE/B.Tech(CSE, EEE, ECE, IT)
 
Location : Thiruvananthapuram

SRF job recruitment in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Name of Post : SRF

Department : Earth and Space Sciences

Qualification/ Experience : 1) ME / M.Tech in Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing /Geomatics / Remote Sensing & GIS / or in its equivalent (ME / M.Tech should have been done based on GATE score) with BE/ B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Information Technology / Geoinformatics 2)

Experience: Two years in Satellite Image Processing / Remote Sensing or in a related discipline after the completion of M.Tech.

Fellowship : Rs.28,000/- per month + HRA

No. of Position : 1vacancy

Age limit : 28 years as on 18.01.2017

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Window for Online submission of applications : 04.01.2017 (1500hrs onwards) to 18.01.2017 (upto 1700 hrs)

Date of publishing shortlisted candidates for : 20.01.2017 interview.

Candidates shortlisted for written test/interview should appear in person with original certificates proving educational qualification, age, caste, experience etc., along with any other relevant information (like copies of publication awards, recommendations etc.).Candidates shortlisted for written test/interview will be intimated through email id mentioned in their online applications.

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Ph.D Programme in Delhi

AIIMS jobs

Last Date to apply: 19 Jan 2017 

Ph.D Programme

Eligibility : Any Post Graduate
 
Location : Delhi

Ph.D Programme - January, 2017 Session

All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi invites online application for Entrance Examination through online (CBT) Mode in Delhi/NCR for admission in Ph.D Programme January, 2017 Session

Hiring Process : Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Others - Indian government jobs

For Prospectus, Detailed information etc. please visit the website www.aiimsexams.org.  All applicants are required to visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/ Addendum/ Updates will only be uploaded on the website only.

Date of Online Registration of applications

Open : 05.01.2017

Closes on : 19.01.2017 at 05.00 PM

Date of Entrance Examination : 11.02.2017

Duration of Exam : 10.00 am to 11.30 am

Exam Centre Location : Delhi/ NCR.

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Project Associate and Project Assistant Engg in Delhi

 IIT Delhi jobs

Last Date to apply: 18 Jan 2017 

Project Associate/Project Assistant Engg.

Eligibility : ME/M.Tech
 
Location : Delhi

No. IITD/IRD/RP03164/8224/Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/002/2017

Project Associate/Project Assistant Mechanical Engineering job vacancies in Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)

 

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Title of the Project : Dissemination of the Low Cost Sheep-hair Shearing Device Developed by IIT New Delhi (RP03164)

Project Associate/01 Post

Qualification : 1st class M. Tech. in Manufacturing Technology

Pay Scale : Rs.27,500-44,000

Project Assistant/01 Post

Qualification : 1st class M. Tech. in Foundry & forging Technology

Pay Scale :  Rs.23,500-37,600

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Walk-in test / interview will be held on 18/01/2017 , 03.00 p.m. at Room No.343, Block-3, RUTAG Office, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016

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What is today history January 2

Today in History : January 2

1492		Catholic forces under King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella take the town of Granada, the last Muslim kingdom in Spain.
1758		The French begin bombardment of Madras, India.
1839		Photography pioneer Louis Daguerre takes the first photograph of the moon.
1861		The USS Brooklyn is readied at Norfolk to aid Fort Sumter.
1863		In the second day of hard fighting at Stone’s River, near Murfreesboro, Tenn., Union troops defeat the Confederates.
1903		President Theodore Roosevelt closes a post office in Indianola, Mississippi, for refusing to hire a Black postmistress.
1904		U.S. Marines are sent to Santo Domingo to aid the government against rebel forces.
1905		After a six-month siege, Russians surrender Port Arthur to the Japanese.
1918		Russian Bolsheviks threaten to re-enter the war unless Germany returns occupied territory.
1932		Japanese forces in Manchuria set up a puppet government known as Manchukuo.
1936		In Berlin, Nazi officials claim that their treatment of Jews is not the business of the League of Nations.
1942		In the Philippines, the city of Manila and the U.S. Naval base at Cavite fall to Japanese forces.
1943		The Allies capture Buna in New Guinea.
1963		In Vietnam, the Viet Cong down five U.S. helicopters in the Mekong Delta. 30 Americans are reported dead.
1966		American G.I.s move into the Mekong Delta for the first time.
1973		The United States admits the accidental bombing of a Hanoi hospital.
1980		President Jimmy Carter asks the U.S. Senate to delay the arms treaty ratification in response to Soviet action in Afghanistan.
1981		British police arrest the “Yorkshire Ripper” serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe.
1999		A severe winter storm hits the Midwestern US; in Chicago temperatures plunge to -13 ºF and19 inches of snow fell; 68 deaths are blamed on the storm.
2006		A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia, kills 12 miners and critically injures another. This accident and another within weeks lead to the first changes in federal mining laws in decades.
Born on January 2
1861		Helen Herron Taft, First Lady to President William Howard Taft.
1866		Gilbert Murray, Australian-born scholar, chairman of the League of Nations, (1923-1928).
1920		Isaac Asimov, American writer of over 300 books including Foundation and I, Robot.
1925		William J. Crowe, US admiral; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under US presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush; he was ambassador to the UK under President Bill Clinton.
1936		Roger Miller, singer, songwriter, actor (“King of the Road,” “Dang Me”).
1942		Hugh Shelton, US general; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1997–2001; the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the US occurred near the end of his term.
1948		Judith Miller, journalist; while working for the New York Times, she was involved in two major controversies, one concerning faulty information in her coverage of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction and the other concerning the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame.
1968		Cuba Gooding Jr., actor; won Academy Award for Jerry Maguire.

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