Multiple choice general knowledge history

Michigan Avenue, one of the most prominent streets in Chicago, was formally renamed "Swami Vivekananda Way" in

  1. Nov-09,1905

  2. Nov-10,1895

  3. Nov-11,1995

  4. Nov-12,1915
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Explanation

Swami Vivekananda delivered his famous speech at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1893. Michigan Avenue was renamed 'Swami Vivekananda Way' on November 11, 1995 as a commemorative honor, marking over a century since his historic address. This renaming recognizes his contribution to introducing Indian philosophy to the Western world.

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