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Welcome to another episode of Today in History — I’m Sen, your host.
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Today’s historical events look at feminist leaders, as well as the end of a war. As usual, I’d recommend listening to the events twice. On this first listen, focus more on the sounds and rhythm of what is being said.
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Here we go. So, what happened today in history?
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On July 31, 1893, Fatima Jinnah was born in Karachi, Pakistan. A prominent Pakistani politician, she was nicknamed Mader-e-Millat – mother of the nation. Today, she is remembered for her efforts in the Pakistan independence movement, as well as her passionate defense of civil rights, especially those of women.
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On the same day in 1960, the Malayan Emergency was declared over. This ended 12 years of war between communist guerrilla fighters and British Commonwealth forces in the Federation of Malaya, present-day Malaysia. Known as Hari Pahlawan, this day now commemorates the death of some 10,000 people, including 3,000 civilians within this war and during both World Wars.
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On July 31, 1962, the Pan African Women’s Organization held their first conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Since then, the organization’s mission has been to unite African women and empower them to effectively participate in the political, economic, social and cultural life of Africa. Pan African Women’s Day is now observed on this day each year.
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Now, rewind, and have a second listen. Try focusing more on the individual words this time.
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That’s it for Today in History. Thanks so much for joining us on this journey through time. We’d love to hear what you thought of this audio experience. You can simply send us your feedback in an email to podcasting@babbel.com. Until next time.
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Fatima Jinnah's birth, the end of the Malayan Emergency, and unity for African women. 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. Content warning: violence