Today in History: Top 10 Historical Events of May 11

Today in History: Many significant events in the country's and the world's history occurred on May 11, and they will be remembered forever in history books. This day is remembered as a significant occasion in the nation's history. The Indian government declared the Pokhran nuclear tests to be successful on May 11, 1998. India's population reached one billion people on May 11, 2000. May 11th holds great significance in Indian history, as it was on this day in 1951 that President Rajendra Prasad dedicated the recently built Somnath Temple. We'll tell you about a few of the numerous historical events that took place on this day.

BBC Hindi Launch: An international news source that transmits in Hindi is called BBC Hindi. It began on May 11, 1940. This service used radio to operate at first. At the moment, it functions on audio, websites, TV, and social networks.

Somnath Mandir Inauguration: Dr Rajendra Prasad, India's first President and ‘Bihar Ke Lal’, inaugurated the Somnath Temple on May 11, 1951, and established the Shivlinga, which is still present today. Prasad had to confront opposition before enrolling in this program.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Became President: On May 11, 1962, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was elected President of India, succeeding Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Before becoming President, he served as India's Vice President and in a variety of other positions.

Bangladesh Storm: On this day in 1965, 17 thousand people died in a cyclonic storm in Bangladesh. This storm caused huge devastation in Bangladesh and many people were rendered homeless.

France Nuclear Test: On this day in 1988, France conducted a nuclear test. France's nuclear tests went on for a very long time and since then France has emerged as a powerful country in front of the world.

Non-Proliferation Treaty: In New York City, America, on this day in 1995, more than 170 nations signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Several significant nuclear and non-nuclear states signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, pledging to work together to stop the spread of nuclear technology.

Pokhran Test: On May 11, 1998, the Nuclear Test II was carried out on Pokhran territory. India demonstrated to the world that it is prepared to battle its enemies by carrying out three nuclear tests close to the Khetolai hamlet in the Pokhran Field Firing Range. Operation Shakti was the name of the nuclear test that was carried out in Pokhran on May 11, 1998.

Euro Coin: The first Euro coin, representing Europe's single currency, was created on this day in 1998. The euro coin, denoted by €1, is composed of two alloys: nickel brass on the outside and cupronickel on the inside. Every coin has a national side unique to each nation and a common obverse.

India’s Population: India's population reached 1 billion on May 11 in 2000. Aastha Arora, born in Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, became the billionth child of India. After his birth, India joined the high population club along with China.

Mayawati Became CM: This day in 2007 saw Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party, become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh after her party secured a majority in the assembly elections. He was in office from 2007 to 2012.

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