Memory of the day: James Bruce discovers what is believed to be the source of the Nile River in 1770

CAIRO – 14 November 2021: In the following lines, ET reviews important world events that took place on November 14.

1770 - James Bruce discovers what is believed to be the source of the Nile River.

1889 - Journalist Nellie Bly begins a successful attempt to travel the world in less than 80 days.

1908 - Physicist Albert Einstein announces the quantum light theory, a theory that helped develop laser technology.

1968 - The first lung transplant operation in Europe was performed.