Births on January 22

Jaan Kaplinski

Born on January 22, 1941

Jaan Kaplinski, Estonian poet, philosopher, and critic

Jaan Kaplinski (22 January 1941 – 8 August 2021) was an Estonian poet, philosopher, and culture critic, known for his focus on global issues and support for left-wing/liberal thinking. He was influenced by Eastern philosophical schools (Taoism and especially Buddhism).Kaplinski was born in Tartu, and studied Romance language and linguistics at the University of Tartu, graduating as a French philologist in 1964. He worked as a translator, editor, and sociologist, and ecologist at the Tallinn Botanic Garden. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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Events on 1941

17 Mar

Franklin D. Roosevelt
In Washington, D.C., the National Gallery of Art is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
26 Jul

French Indochina
World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the seizure of all Japanese assets in the United States.
17 Sep

Great Patriotic War
World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense, restoring Vsevobuch in the face of the Great Patriotic War, is issued.
12 Dec

Hungary
World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Bulgaria. Hungary and Romania declare war on the United States. India declares war on Japan.
14 Dec

Thailand
World War II: Japan signs a treaty of alliance with Thailand.

Births on January 22

Jaan Kaplinski

Born on January 22, 1941

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Events on 1941

Franklin D. Roosevelt

French Indochina

Great Patriotic War

Hungary

Thailand