Birth of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan (later known as Noor Inayat Khan) in Moscow, Russia.
Noor Inayat Khan was born on January 1, 1914, in Moscow, Russia, to Indian Sufi teacher Hazrat Inayat Khan and American mother Ora Ray Baker. Raised in a diverse and spiritual household, Noor's early upbringing played a significant role in shaping her principles and courage that she would exhibit throughout her life. This birth was the beginning of a journey that would see her become a significant figure in World War II.