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In [[Argentina]], Engineer's day is celebrated on June 7. On June 7, 1870, [[Luis Huergo|Luis Augusto Huergo]] became the first Engineer in Argentina. |
In [[Argentina]], Engineer's day is celebrated on June 7. On June 7, 1870, [[Luis Huergo|Luis Augusto Huergo]] became the first Engineer in Argentina. |
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== Engineer's Day in Colombia == |
== Engineer's Day in Colombia !!!!!== |
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In [[Colombia]], Engineer's day is celebrated on August 17. |
In [[Colombia]], Engineer's day is celebrated on August 17. |
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Revision as of 07:12, 15 September 2011
Engineer's Day is observed in several countries.
Engineer's Day in Argentina
In Argentina, Engineer's day is celebrated on June 7. On June 7, 1870, Luis Augusto Huergo became the first Engineer in Argentina.
Engineer's Day in Colombia !!!!!
In Colombia, Engineer's day is celebrated on August 17.
Engineer's Day in India
In India, Engineer's day is celebrated on September 15. This day is celebrated in the honor of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861-1962), who was a notable Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1919. Internationally recognised for his genius in harnessing water resources, he was responsible for successful design and construction of several river dams, bridges and implementing irrigation and drinking water schemes all over India.
He served as the dewan of Mysore State and was considered to be the architect of the all-round development of Karnataka.
Among his most successful projects are the design and construction of the K.R. Sagar dam and its adjoining Brindavan Gardens, turn-around of the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works, setting up of the Mysore Sandalwood Oil Factory and the founding of the Bank of Mysore.
Engineer's Day in Iran
In Iran Engineer's day refers to 24 February every year. This day is celebrated to respect Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Iranian great scientist.[1]
Engineer's Day in Mexico
In Mexico, Engineer's day is celebrated on July 1.[2]