Explained: Why is the International Day of Light celebrated? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: Why is the International Day of Light celebrated? | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: Why is the International Day of Light celebrated?

By: Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: May 16, 2020 at 1:47 pm

International Light Day: May 16 was selected for the occasion as it marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman.