This Day's History

On 29th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1905 - Major Dhyan Chand, an Indian field hockey player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport, was born today.  1958 -  Michael Joseph Jackson, an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Also called as "King of Pop", was born today. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.f...

On 28th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1992 - Muttiah Muralitharan made his Test debut against Australia in 1992 at age 20, taking two wickets with successive balls.  2017-  PV Sindhu won Silver medal in World Badminton Championship. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/...

On 27th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1910 -   Donald Bradman averaged 99.94 in Test cricket, over 52 Test Matches, was born today. 1955- On August 27, the first edition of “The Guinness Book of Records” is published in Great Britain; https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradi...

On 26th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1910 -  Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic saint and Nobel laureate known for her missionary work with the poor in India, was born today. 1303 -  On 26th August 1303, Alauddin Khilji of the Khilji Dynasty attacked and captured Chittorgarh in a historic battle. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook...

On 25th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1930 -  Sir Sean Connery was born. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond Films between 1962 and 1983. 1975 -  The India national polo team participated in the 1975 World Championship in France and won the tournament under the captainship of late Maharaja Sawai...

On 24th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1608 - The East India Company arrived first at Surat, India in 1608 in the ship Hector commanded by William Hawkins and within a few years had established a permanent factory there. 1995 -  Microsoft's Windows 95 release on August 24th, 1995 was a highly anticipated launch. Jay Leno helped launch the software alongside Microsoft...

On 23rd August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1944 -   Saira Banu was born on 23 August 1944 in Mussorie, British India. Her parents were film producer Mian Ehsan-ul-Haq and film actress Naseem Banu. 1954 -   The First flight of military transport aircraft C - 130 prototype was made on 23rd August 1954 from the Lockheed plant in Burbank, California.  https://chimesradio.com...

On 22nd August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1639 -   Madras was founded on August 22, 1639 when the East India Company ... with the British to settle on East India Company land near White Town. 1946 -  Denis Papin, French scientist was born today. He invented the pressure cooker and suggested the first cylinder and piston steam engine. https://chimesradio.com    http://one...

On 21th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1754 -  William Murdoch, a Scottish engineer and inventor was born. Murdoch was the inventor of the cylinder steam engine and gas lighting. 1946 -  Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986 to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt in Sherwood Content, a small town in Jamaica.  https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    http...

On 20th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1944 -  Rajiv Gandhi was born in Bombay on 20 August to Indira and Feroze Gandhi.  1946 -  Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy (born 20 August 1946) is an Indian billionaire businessman. He is the founder of Infosys. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram...

On 19th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1897 -  1st electric taxis driven in London 1907 -  Hazari Prasad Dwivedi born, was one of the most famous essayists, novelists, and an exponent of Hindi literature https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://...

On 18th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1268 - Helium Gas was discovered by French astronomer Pierre Janssen. 1934 -  Gulzar is an Indian lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film director. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patreo...

On 17th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1908 - First Animated Cartoon Film was released in Paris.  1932 -  Booker prize winner VS Naipaul was born. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On 16th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1954 -James cameron , Canadian film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, artist, was born.   1930 -  First colour animated sound cartoon film released. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patr...

1947:  India becomes a sovereign and democratic nation, independent from the United Kingdom 1989: F.W. de Klerk becomes President of South Africa https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 14th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1457 - The first book printed in Europe with a colophon bearing the name of the printer was completed in Mainz, Germany. 1947 - Pakistan gains Independence from the British Empire. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support th...

On 13th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1913 - Stainless steel was made by Harry Brearley today. 1976 -International Left Handers Day is observed globally on 13th August every year.   https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chime...

On 12th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1851 - Isaac Singer was issued a patent on the double-headed sewing machine. 1877 - Phonograph invented by Thomas Alva Edison https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystu...

On 11th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1897:Enid Blyton was born on 11th August 1987, East Dulwich, London, England. She was highly popular British author of stories, poems, plays, and educational books for children. 2008:  Abhinav Bindra wins men's 10m air rifle at the Beijing Olympics, the first ever individual Olympic gold medal for India, and India's first gold me...

On 10th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1894: V.V. Giri was born in Berhampur, Madras Presidency. was the fourth President of India from 24 August 1969 to 24 August 1974.  1990: NASA's Magellan spacecraft lands on Venus https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the...

On 9th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1942: During Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi was arrested by the British Government in Mumbai. 2012:  Usain Bolt, of Jamaica becomes the first to win the 100m and 200m sprint in back to back Olympics. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchi...

On 8th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1876: Thomas A. Edison received a patent for his mimeograph.  1942: The Indian National Congress passed the 'Quit India Resolution' in the Bombay (now Mumbai) session. 1981: Roger Federer's Birthday https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesrad...

On 7th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1905: The formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement was, made on the 7th August 1905, in a meeting held at the Calcutta town hall. 1925: M.S Swaminathan, Indian geneticist and international administrator, renowned for his leading role in India's "Green Revolution," was born on 7th August Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. 2017:  On August...

On 6th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1881: Alexander Fleming discovered first antibody medicine penicillin. 1991  Tim Berners Lee proposed a project based on the concept of hypertext, to facilitate sharing and updating information among researchers. : https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram...

On 5th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1884: The  Cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal was placed. 1930: Neil Armstrong was born. 1962: Nelson Mandela was Jailed. https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g    https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/    https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See...