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Hi, I’m Sen, and this is Today in History.
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Try and listen to today’s historical events at least twice. Remember, don’t worry too much about focusing on the meaning the first time round. That’s what the second listen is for.
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Are you ready? Then let’s begin. Here’s what happened today in history.
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On July 29, 1890, Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh died aged 37. He didn’t start painting until his late 20s, but he created nearly 900 works – an average of about two per week. He posthumously became recognized as one of the world’s greatest ever artists, with paintings such as ‘Starry Night’, ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘Self Portrait’.
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On the same day in 1904, J.R.D. Tata was born. He was one of India’s most remarkable business people. As an aviation pioneer, he established India’s first airline, which later became the country’s national carrier – Air India. Tata oversaw the ambitious expansion of his global enterprise, Tata Group, which is now one of India’s biggest and oldest industrial groups.
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Ok, now rewind, and have a second listen. See how much you can understand this time.
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That’s all for today. Be sure to join me tomorrow for another episode of Today in History!
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The death of Vincent van Gogh, and the birth of Indian businessperson J.R.D. Tata. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.