Sumitro Djojohadikusumo (1917–2001) was an Indonesian statesman and economist. Widely considered to be Indonesia's most influential policymaker during his time, he joined the republican government during the Indonesian National Revolution after his economics education in the Netherlands. During Indonesia's era of liberal democracy, he served once as industry and trade minister and twice as finance minister. Unpopular due to his stance favoring foreign investment, he joined the insurrectionary Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia, operating from abroad as the movement's fundraiser and foreign minister. Following the movement's defeat, he remained abroad in exile until Suharto took power and invited him back. Appointed as trade minister in 1968 and research minister in 1973, Sumitro also established private business interests and a political presence for his family. After his departure from government in 1978, he continued to work as an economist until his death.
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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:
1842:
Nabucco, an opera by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi that established his reputation, premiered at La Scala in Milan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabucco
1847:
Mexican–American War: The Siege of Veracruz began, the first large-scale amphibious assault conducted by United States military forces. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Veracruz
1932:
Éamon de Valera, a dominant political figure in 20th-century Ireland, became President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89amon_de_Valera
1959:
The popular fashion doll Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie
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parosmia: (pathology) A distorted sense of smell, often resulting in the apparent detection of non-existent smells which are mostly unpleasant. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/parosmia
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Any work of architecture which does not express serenity is a mistake. --Luis Barragán https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Luis_Barrag%C3%A1n