Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Father of space telescopes

Lyman Strong Spitzer was born on  June 26, 1914. He was an American theoretical physicist and astronomer best known for his research in star formation, plasma physics, and in 1946, for conceiving the idea of telescopes operating in outer space. Died on March 31, 1997.

UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June is held annually on 26 June to speak out against the crime of torture and to honour and support victims and survivors throughout the world.