15 November in Indian and World History
15 November in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 15 November is the birth anniversary of Cornelia Sorabji, Birsa Munda, Jyoti Prakash Nirala, and Sania Mirza.
15 November is also observed as the death anniversary of Jaishankar Prasad, Vinoba Bhave, Saeed Jaffrey and Krishna Chandra Pant.
Birth Anniversary
15 November in Indian history is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the following personalities:
Cornelia Sorabji (15 November 1866 – 6 July 1954), was the first woman barrister in India. She was a social reformer as well as a writer. Cornelia Sorabji became a barrister at a time when women did not have the right of advocacy. Due to his talent, he started giving legal advice to women and raised the demand to open the profession of advocacy for women. She was born on 15 November 1866 in Nashik.
Birsa Munda (15 November 1875 – 9 June 1900), was a tribal leader and folk hero. He belonged to Munda caste. In present-day India, the tribals of Ranchi and Singhbhum remember Birsa Munda as ‘Birsa Bhagwan’. Birsa Munda earned this honor by raising the Munda tribals against the oppression of the British. Birsa proved to be a major link in the history of the Indian independence movement in the 19th century. He was born on 15 November 1875 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Jyoti Prakash Nirala (15 November 1986 – 18 November 2017), one of the Garuda Commandos of the Indian Air Force. Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, who was martyred in Kashmir was awarded the ‘Ashoka Chakra’ on the occasion of ‘Republic Day’ on January 26, 2018. President Ram Nath Kovind gave this honor posthumously to Jabanj Nirala which his wife and mother received. Jyoti Prakash Nirala was involved in an operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists on 18 November 2017. He had killed three terrorists in it. Jyoti Prakash Nirala was martyred in firing during this encounter. He was born on 15 November 1986 in Rohtas district, Bihar.
Sania Mirza is a famous Indian tennis player. Her fame at the age of 18, not only in India but in the world, is a matter of great pride for any sportsperson. In 2006, she was awarded the Padma Shri. Sania is the youngest player to receive this honor. In 2006, she was awarded the WTA’s ‘Most Impressive New Waist Award’ among world tennis legends in the US. She was born on 15 November 1986 in Mumbai.
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Death Anniversary
15 November in Indian history is observed as the death anniversary of the following personalities:
Jaishankar Prasad (30 January 1889 – 15 November 1937) holds a special place in the Hindi theatrical world and fiction. He also has a special place in the field of fiction. Giving is important. Jaishankar Prasad was unique among those who wrote sentiment-oriented stories. He died on 15 November 1937.
Vinoba Bhave (11 September 1895 – 15 November 1982), was an Indian advocate of nonviolence and human rights. Often called Acharya (Teacher in Sanskrit), he is best known for the Bhoodan Movement. He is considered as National Teacher of India and the spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi.
Krishna Chandra Pant (10 August 1931 – 15 November 2012) was an Indian Member of Parliament for 26 years and was the prime minister’s interlocutor on Kashmir. He was a cabinet minister in the Government of India and held several constitutional positions over a period of 37 years.
Saeed Jaffrey (8 January 1929 – 15 November 2015) was a British-Indian actor. His career covered film, radio, stage, and television roles over six decades and more than 150 British, American, and Indian movies. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was considered to be Britain’s highest-profile Asian actor, thanks to his leading roles in the movie My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) and television series The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Tandoori Nights (1985–1987) and Little Napoleons (1994). He played an instrumental part in bringing together filmmakers James Ivory and Ismail Merchant and acted in several of their Merchant Ivory Productions films such as The Guru (1969), Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie’s Pictures (1978), The Courtesans of Bombay (1983) and The Deceivers (1988).
Notable events on 15 November in Indian and World History
15 November 1670 – Jan Amos Komensky, a Czech philosopher, pedagogue, and theologian, died.
15 November 1862 – Gerhart Hauptmann, a German dramatist, and Nobel Prize Laureate, was born.
15 November 1874 – August Krogh, a Danish professor, and Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was born.
15 November 2006 – Samaun Samadikun, an Indonesian electrical engineer, died.
15 November Historical Significance
On November 15th, several significant events left their mark on history. In 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, laying the foundation for the United States’ first constitution. This document would guide the nation until it was replaced by the current Constitution in 1789. Fast forward to 1920, and it was a landmark day for women’s rights as the League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago, Illinois, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for gender equality and political participation. Additionally, in 1969, a major cultural milestone occurred when the television program “Sesame Street” made its debut on American television, revolutionizing children’s educational programming with its innovative format and diverse cast of characters. November 15th stands as a day of constitutional beginnings, women’s empowerment, and educational innovation, showcasing the breadth of historical significance across different realms of society.
Important Days of 15 November in History
Jharkhand Foundation Day: also known as Jharkhand Divas, is celebrated on November 15th each year. This day holds significant historical and cultural importance for the state of Jharkhand in India. Jharkhand was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on November 15, 2000, to become the 28th state of the Indian Union.
America Recycles Day: This day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling efforts across the United States, encouraging people to reduce waste and recycle materials to protect the environment.
National Philanthropy Day: Recognized globally, this day celebrates the charitable work of individuals, organizations, and communities, highlighting the importance of giving back and making a positive impact in society.
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day: This light-hearted observance encourages people to clean and organize their refrigerators, dispose of expired or unused food items, and maintain a fresh and healthy kitchen environment.
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