AUGUST

1 August

1 August: Yorkshire Day 2022 and its significance

Yorkshire Day is a yearly celebration on 1 August to promote the historic county of Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire Ridings Society celebrated it in 1975, initially in Beverley, as a protest against local government reorganization.  This is also the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, for which a Yorkshire MP campaigned.

1 August: World Breastfeeding Week 2022 and its Significance

Image courtesy: https://www.istockphoto.com/ World Breastfeeding Week raises awareness about breastfeeding. It is observed between 1-7 August.   It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration by WHO and UNICEF in August 1990 to protect, promote and support breastfeeding....

Important Days and Dates in August 2022  

Every month has numerous important dates for the observance and enhancing awareness for the betterment of the community as a whole. These observations are aimed to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize political will and resources to address global...

2 August

2 August: Tribute to Ahmed Zewail

Ahmed Zewail (26 February 1946 — 2 August 2016) was an Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his pioneering work in femtochemistry. Life and Career He was born on 26 February 1946, in Damanhour, Egypt. He received his Bachelor of...

2 August in Indian and World History

2 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 August is the birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, Pingali Venkayya, Ganga Prasad Birla, and Vijay Rupani. 2 August is also observed as the death...

3 August

3 August in Indian and World History

3 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 3 August is the birth anniversary of Maithili Sharan Gupta, Shakeel Badayuni, Jaidev, and Pandit Chhannulal Mishra. 3 August is also observed as the death anniversary of...

4 August

4 August: Tribute to Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.

4 August in Indian and World History

4 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 4 August is the birth anniversary of Rana Udai Singh, Firozeshah Mehta, and Kishore Kumar. 4 August also observed as the death anniversary of Kashi Prasad Jaiswal, and...

5 August

5 August: Tribute to Chava Flores

Chava Flores  (14 January 1920 – 5 August 1987) was a Mexican composer and singer of popular and folkloric music. In his songs, he often depicted the everyday lives of the people of Mexico City. In addition to performing with some of the biggest names in the industry, his passion for music has taken him all over the world. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, he has proven that his abilities are limitless.

5 August: Tribute to Ruth Asawa

Ruth Asawa (24 January 1926 – 5 August 2013) was an American modernist sculptor. Her work is featured in collections at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

5 August: Tribute to Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison, (18 February 1931 – 5 August 2019) was an American novelist, editor, and professor. she won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential writers of the 20th century, and her work is known for...

5 August: Remembering Wassily Leontief on Birth Anniversary

Wassily Leontief (5 August 1905 – 5 February 1999), was a Soviet-American economist. He won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1973. Life and Career He was born on 5 August 1905, in Munich, German Empire. He enrolled at the University of Leningrad in...

5 August in Indian and World History

5 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 5 August the birth anniversary of Acharya Pyare Mohan, Dwarka Prasad Mishra, Shivmangal Singh 'Suman, and Kajol. 5 August is also observed as the death anniversary of...

6 August

6 August: Tribute to Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen

Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen (6 April 1911 – 6 August 1979) was a German biochemist. In 1964, Lynen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and Career He was born on 6 April 1911, in Munich, German Empire. He received his Ph.D. from the University of...

6 August: Hiroshima Day 2022 and its Significance

Atomic bomb mushroom clouds over Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right) Hiroshima Day is observed every year on 6 August to commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki being atom bombed during World War 2. 6 August 2022 will mark the 77th anniversary of the US dropping an...

6 August in Indian and World History

6 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 August the birth anniversary of K. M. Chandy, Dr Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Amritsar Govindsingh Kripal Singh, and Rajendra Singh. 6 August is also observed as the death...

7 August

7 August: Tribute to Konstantin Stanislavski

Konstantin Stanislavski (17 January 1863 – 7 August 1938) was a seminal Soviet Russian theatre practitioner. He was widely recognized as an outstanding character actor and the many productions that he directed garnered him a reputation as one of the leading theatre directors of his generation.

7 August: Remembering Rabindranath Tagore on his Death Anniversary

Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath – poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter. He was highly influential in introducing Indian culture to the West and vice versa, and he is generally regarded as...

7 August in Indian and World History

7 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 7 August is the birth anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore, Suresh Wadkar, M. S. Swaminathan, and Rajmohan Gandhi.
7 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and M Karunanidhi.

7 August: National Handloom Day 2022 and its Significance

National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August. It aims to honour of the handloom industry and its weavers across India. This Year, India will observe the 7th National Handloom Day. The theme of National Handloom Day 2022 National Handloom Day is observed...

8 August

8 August in Indian and World History

8 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 August the birth anniversary of Dada Kondke, Dilip Sardesai, Kapil Sibal, and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. 8 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Bhagawan Nityananda and Ahmed Deedat.

8 August: Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement

On 8th August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement for freedom from British rule in Mumbai (then Bombay). The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by...

9 August

9 August in Indian and World History

9 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 7 August the birth anniversary of Acharya Shivpujan Sahay, E. Krishna Iyer, and Dipa Karmakar. 9 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Trailokyanath...

9 August: Nagasaki Day 2022 and its Significance

Atomic bomb mushroom clouds over Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right) Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki. Nagasaki city was attacked by atomic weapons that killed...

9 August: Tribute to John Harsányi

John Harsányi (29 May 1920 – 9 August 2000) was a Hungarian-American economist and the recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1994.

9 August: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – 2022 and its Significance

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August. This campaign aims to raise awareness and protect the rights of indigenous populations throughout the world. As part of this event, indigenous people are also recognized for their achievements and contributions to improving world issues such as environmental preservation. In December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed it, commemorating the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations under the Sub-Commission on Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in 1982.

9 August: Remembering William Alfred Fowler on Birthday

William Alfred Fowler (9 August 1911 – 14 March 1995) was an American nuclear physicist and astrophysicist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his contributions to the theory of the nuclear reactions that take place in stars. Life and Career He was born on...

10 August

10 August: World Lion Day 2022 and its Significance

World Lion Day is observed annually on 10 August. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness about the conservation of lions as a species. Lions are at risk of extinction today, but this was not the case in the past. Around three million years ago, lions were present in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Since then, a great deal has changed. During the past five decades, the global lion population has decreased by 95%. 

10 August: Remembering Phoolan Devi on her Birth Anniversary

Phoolan Devi (10 August 1963 – 25 July 2001), popularly known as "Bandit Queen", was a bandit who later became a female rights activist and politician from the Samajwadi Party who served as a Member of Parliament. Early Life Phoolan Devi was born on 10 August 1963, in...

10 August in Indian and World History

10 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.10 August is the birth anniversary of Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Varahagiri Venkata, Prem Adib, and Phoolan Devi. 10 August is also observed as the death...

11 August

11 August: Mountain Day 2022 and its Significance

Mountain Day takes place annually on 11 August and reminds us to see mountains as natural sanctuaries of peace. Mountain Day encourages everyone, especially those who are boxed into the flatlands of dense, urban centres; to use the day exploring nature and taking in...

11 August: Tribute to Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock (28 January 1912 –  11 August 1956) was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was widely noticed for his “drip technique” of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles

11 August: Remembering Khudiram Bose on his Punya Tithi

Khudiram Bose (3 December 1889 – 11 August 1908) was a revolutionary who was hanged for the freedom of India at the age of 19. The history of the Indian freedom struggle is full of adventures of hundreds of revolutionaries. One name on the list of such revolutionaries...

11 August: Remembering Hanif Mohammad on his Punya Tithi

Hanif Mohammad (21 December 1934 – 11 August 2016), was a Pakistani cricketer. He played for the Pakistani cricket team in 55 Test matches between the 1952–53 season and the 1969–70 season. He averaged 43.98 scoring twelve centuries. At his peak, he was considered one...

11 August: Tribute to Max Theiler

Max Theiler (30 January 1899 – 11 August 1972) was a South African American virologist and physician. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1951. Life and Career He was born on 30 January 1899, in South Africa. He attended the Pretoria Boys High School....

11 August in Indian and World History

11 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.11 August is the birth anniversary of Lalmani Mishra, Duvvuri Subbarao, Madireddy Venkat Narasimha Rao, and Anju Jain. 11 August is also observed as the death anniversary...

12 August

12 August: World Sanskrit Day 2022 and its Significance

Sanskrit Diwas: The day is marked to promote Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages | PIB India  Shravana Poornima is observed as World Sanskrit Day. The day is also stated as Sanskrit Diwas or Vishva-samskrita-dinam (विश्वसंस्कृतदिनम्). It is an annual event focused...

12 August: International Youth Day 2022 and its Significance

12 August is observed annually as International Youth Day. It is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000. 

12 August: Tribute to William Shockley

William Shockley (13 February 1910 – 12 August 1989) was an American physicist and inventor. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956. Life and Career He was born on 13 February 1910, in London, England, UK. In 1932, he graduated from the California Institute of...

12 August: Tribute to Paul Thomas Mann

Paul Thomas Mann (6 June 1875 – 12 August 1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, and essayist. In 1929, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 6 June 1875, in Lübeck, Germany. After...

12 August: Tribute to Walter Rudolf Hess

Walter Rudolf Hess (17 March 1881 – 12 August 1973) was a Swiss physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949. Life and Career He was born on 17 March 1881, in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. He received his education in the field of...

12 August in Indian and World History

12 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.12 August is the birth anniversary of Teji Bachchan and Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai. 12 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Bhagwatsharan Upadhyay. Birth...

13 August

13 August: National Bowling Day 2022 and its Significance

National Bowling Day is observed on the second Saturday of August as a commemoration of one of America's most popular sports. Because bowling is such an inclusive sport, everyone enjoys playing it. In the year 2022, observation fall on 13 August.  The game is suitable...

13 August: Remembering Romesh Chunder Dutt on his Birth Anniversary

Romesh Chunder Dutt (13 August 1848 – 30 November 1909) was an Indian civil servant, economic historian, writer, and translator of Ramayana and Mahabharata. He was a pre-Gandhian national leader, and he was a contemporary of Dadabhai Naoroji and Justice Ranade. He was...

13 August: Organ Donation Day 2022 and its Significance

Organ Donation Day is celebrated every year on 13 August in India and various countries of the world. To understand the importance of organ donation in a person’s life as well as to encourage the common man to donate organs, this day is celebrated every year by the government organization and people related to other businesses.

13 August: Tribute to Nazia Hassan

Nazia Hassan (3 April 1965 – 13 August 2000) was a Pakistani singer-songwriter, lawyer, and social activist. Referred to as the Queen of South Asian pop. She and her brother Zoheb Hassan, have sold over 65 million records worldwide.

13 August in Indian and World History

13 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.13 August is the birth anniversary of Ramesh Chandra Dutt, Gangaprasad Verma, Vyjayanthimala, and Sridevi. 13 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Maharani...

13 August: Remembering Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his Punya Tithi

Pramukh Swami Maharaj (7 December 1921 – 13 August 2016) was the guru and the fifth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan. He was the President or pramukh, of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a major branch of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya,...

14 August

14 August: Tribute to Frederic Joliot Curie

Frederic Joliot-Curie (19 March 1900 – 14 August 1958) was a French physicist and chemist who is best known for his pioneering work on nuclear physics and the discovery of artificial radioactivity. Life and Career He was born on 19 March 1900, in Paris, France. He...

15 August

15 August: Remembering Louis de Broglie on Birthday

Louis de Broglie (15 August 1892 – 19 March 1987) was a French physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1929 for his contribution to the development of wave mechanics. Life and Career He was born on 15 August 1892, in Dieppe, France. He initially...

15 August: Tribute to Olga Orozco

Olga Orozco (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1999) was an Argentine poet and writer. She was a recipient of the FIL Award. She was known for her surrealist poetry, which explored themes of love, death, and spirituality.

15 August: Independence Day 2022 and its Significance

The Republic of India gained its independence from the rule of the British on 15 August 1947. Since then, every year, 15th August is celebrated as Independence Day in India to commemorate its freedom from the 200-year-old British government. This year, India is...

15 August in Indian and World History

15 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.15 August is the birth anniversary of Aurobindo Ghosh, Ustad Amir Khan, Hans Kumar Tiwari, Rakhi Gulzar, and KM Beenamol. 15 August is also observed as the death...

15 August, Independence Day

The republic of India gained its independence from the rule of the British on 15 August 1947. Since then, every year, 15th August is celebrated as the Independence Day in India to commemorate its freedom from the 200-year-old British government. For India, 15th August...

16 August

16 August: Tribute to Robert Bunsen

Robert Bunsen (30 March 1811– 16 August 1899 was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He is best known for inventing the Bunsen burner, a laboratory tool that is still widely used today.

16 August: National Roller Coaster Day 2022 and its Significance

16 August is observed annually as National Roller Coaster Day.  It is primarily observed in the USA. On this day, you will find people at amusement parks and theme parks across the country to participate in National Roller Coaster Day. The theme of National Roller...

17 August

17 August: Tribute to Thanpuying Puangroi Apaiwong

Thanpuying Puangroi Apaiwong (28 December 1914 – 17 August 2000) was a Thai composer, thought to be the first woman composer in Thailand. She is best known for the classic “Bua Kao” (“White Lotus”), which was awarded as “Song of Asia” by UNESCO in 1979 and made her a...

17 August: Tribute to Mies van der Rohe

Mies van der Rohe (27 March 1886 – 17 August 1969) was a German-American architect and designer known for his modernist and minimalist approach to architecture.

17 August: Tribute to Otto Stern

Otto Stern (17 February 1888 – 17 August 1969) was a German American physicist, who made significant contributions to the development of atomic and molecular physics, particularly in the field of magnetic resonance. He is perhaps best known for his work with Walther...

17 August: Indonesia Independence Day 2022 and its Significance

Image Courtesy: https://blog.tiket.com/ 17 August is observed annually as Indonesia Independence Day. It commemorates the anniversary of Indonesia's proclamation of independence on 17 August 1945. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1946. The theme...

17 August in Indian and World History

17 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.17 August is the birth anniversary of Anamika, Amritlal Nagar, Voy. V. Reddy, and Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul. 17 August is also observed as the death anniversary of...

18 August

18 August in Indian and World History

18 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.18 August is the birth anniversary of Bajirao I, Vijayalakshmi Pandit, Lieutenant Colonel A. NS. Tarapore, and Sampoorn Singh Kalra. 18 August is also observed as the...

19 August

19 August: Tribute to Sergei Diaghilev

Sergei Diaghilev (31 March 1872 – 19 August 1929) a Russian impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, a dance company that revolutionized the world of ballet in the early 20th century.

20 August

20 August: Remembering Narayana Guru on his Birth Anniversary

Narayana Guru (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, spiritual leader, and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality....

20 August: Tribute to Paul Ehrlich

Paul Ehrlich (14 March 1854 – 20 August 1915) was a German physician and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. He is considered one of the most important scientists of the 20th century and his work...

20 August: Remembering B. K. S. Iyengar on his Punya Tithi

B K S Iyengar (14 December 1918 – 20 August 2014), was a famous Indian yoga guru who introduced yoga to the world. He is considered the “Father of Modern Yoga”. Early Life B K S Iyengar was born on 14 December 1918, in Karnataka, India. His dad worked as a...

20 August in Indian and World History

20 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.20 August is the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, Nagavar Ramarao Narayana Murthy, Tania Sachdev, and Rajendra Kumar Pachauri. 20 August is also observed as the death...

21 August

21 August: Tribute to Tarfa Abdel-Kheir Adam

Tarfa Abdel-Kheir Adam (30 December 1947 – 21 August 2007), known professionally as Etab, was a Saudi Arabian singer active from the 1960s to the 1990s. She was first Saudi Arabia’s first female singer.

21 August: Tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Ustad Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006) was a legendary Indian musician often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. He played it with such expressive virtuosity that he became a leading Hindustani classical music artist.

21 August: Remembering Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar on his Punya Tithi

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (19 October 1910 – 21 August 1995) was an Indian American astrophysicist who spent his professional life in the United States. He won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics with William A. Fowler. Early Life Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was born on...

21 August in Indian and World History

21 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.21 August is the birth anniversary of Narayan Shridhar Bendre, B. Satya Narayan Reddy, Bhumika Chawla, and Pema Khandu. 21 August is also observed as the death...

22 August

22 August: Tribute to Toots Thielemans

Toots Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for playing the chromatic harmonica, as well as his guitar and whistling skills, and composing.

22 August: Tribute to Roger Martin du Gard

Roger Martin du Gard (23 March 1881 – 22 August 1958) was a French novelist and essayist. He received the 1937 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 23 March 1881 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine. He received a traditional French education. He...

22 August in Indian and World History

22 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.22 August is the birth anniversary of Girijakumar Mathur, Harishankar Parsai, Iliyas Azmi, and Chiranjeevi. 22 August is also observed as the death anniversary of U. R....

23 August

23 August: Tribute to John Kendrew

John Kendrew (24 March 1917 – 23 August 1997) was a British biochemist and crystallographer who made significant contributions to our understanding of the structure of proteins. Life and Career He was born on 24 March 1917, in Oxford, England. He studied chemistry at...

24 August

24 August in Indian and World History

24 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.24 August is the birth anniversary of Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar, Bal Gangadhar Kher, Shivram Hari Rajguru, Bina Das, and Deepti Bhagwan Sharma. 24 August is also...

24 August: Remembering Arun Jaitley on his Punya Tithi

Arun Jaitley (28 December 1952-24 August 2019) was an Indian politician and lawyer. He was the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister of India from 2014 to 2019. He is known for his political acumen and for bringing all together. He also oversaw the introduction of...

25 August

25 August in Indian and World History

25 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.25 August is the birth anniversary of Narayanan “Vijayaraj” Alagarswami, Rajiv Raj Kapoor, and Vinesh Phogat. 25 August is also observed as the death anniversary of...

25 July: World Drowning Prevention Day 2022 and its Significance

World Drowning Prevention Day is observed each year on 25 July. It is aimed at raising awareness about death because of drowning. It serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving...

26 August

26 August in Indian and World History

26 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.26 August is the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, Chaudhary Bansilal, and Maneka Gandhi. 26 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Atul Prasad Sen, and...

26 August: Tribute to Julie Victoire Daubié

Julie Victoire Daubié (26 March 1824 – 26 August 1874) was a French journalist. She was the first woman to have graduated from a French university when she obtained a licenciate degree in Lyon in 1871.

26 August: Tribute to Frederick Reines

Frederick Reines (16 March 1918 – 26 August 1998) was an American physicist. He was awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physics, along with Clyde Cowan. Reines' co-discovery of the neutrino is considered one of the most significant achievements in the history of particle...

27 August

27 August: Tribute to Shoen Uemura

Shoen Uemura (23 April 1875 – 27 August 1949) also known as Shoen Utagawa, was a prominent Japanese artist known for her exceptional skill in ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking technique.

27 August in Indian and World History

27 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.27 August is the birth anniversary of Sir Dorabji Jamsetji Tata, The Great Khali, and Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana. 27 August is also observed as the death anniversary of...

27 August: Remembering Dorabji Tata on his Birth Anniversary

Dorabji Tata (27 August 1859 – 3 June 1932) was an Indian businessman of the British Raj and a key figure in the history and development of the Tata Group. He was knighted in 1910 for his contributions to the industry in British India. Early Life Dorabji Tata was born...

26 August: Remembering Mother Teresa on Birth Anniversary

Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, and the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to the poor, particularly to the destitute of India. In 1950, Teresa founded the...

27 August: Tribute to Edmond Fischer

Edmond Fischer (6 April 1920 – 27 August 2021)  was a Swiss-American biochemist. In 1992, Fischer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and Career He was born on 6 April 1920 in Shanghai, China. He received his early education in Switzerland and...

28 August

28 August in Indian and World History

28 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons.28 August is the birth anniversary of Abida Sultan, M. G. K. Menon, Rajendra Yadav, and Jagdish Singh Khehar. 28 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Jai...

28 August: Remembering Firaq Gorakhpuri on his Birth Anniversary

Firaq Gorakhpuri, (28 August 1896 – 3 March 1982), was a writer, critic, and one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India. He established himself among peers including Muhammad Iqbal, Yagana Changezi, Jigar Moradabadi, and Josh Malihabadi. Early Life and...

30 August

30 August: Tribute to Alice Salomon

Alice Salomon (19 April 1872 – 30 August 1948) was a pioneering German social reformer, educator, and feminist who made significant contributions to the fields of social work, women’s rights, and social policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her life, career, and legacy are marked by her tireless efforts to promote social justice, gender equality, and human rights, and her significant contributions to social work education and practice.

30 August: Warren Buffett an American Businessman

Warren Edward Buffett (30 August 1930) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He's one of the world's top investors with a net worth of over $103 billion as of August 2022, making him the...

30 August: Tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. Life and Career He was born on 2 March 1931, in Privolnoye, Stavropol Krai, Russia. He joined the Komsomol (Young Communist League) in 1946 and...

31 August

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