August
Our website brings you a daily update on important August events from both World history and Indian history. Explore what happened in Indian history in the month of August, from significant cultural achievements to major political milestones.
At the same time, dive into what happened in world history in the month of August, where global events changed the course of nations. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts, this page offers easy-to-read insights on events that shaped the world and India, all within the month of August. For Historical updates monthly basis, you may consider visiting the following pages:
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Discovering the Electron: The Scientific Legacy of J. J. Thomson
J.J. Thomson (18 December 1856, – 30 August 1940) discovered the electron. In 1906 JJ. Thomson was awarded the Nobel…
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B. K. S. Iyengar: Transforming Yoga for the Modern World
B K S Iyengar (14 December 1918 – 20 August 2014), was a famous Indian yoga guru who introduced yoga…
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Naguib Mahfouz: Master of Arabic Literature and Nobel Laureate
Naguib Mahfouz (11 December 1911 – 30 August 2006) was a prominent Egyptian writer. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Ralph Bunche: A Beacon of Diplomacy and Civil Rights Activism
Ralph Bunche (7 August 1904 – 9 December 1971) was an American political scientist, diplomat, and leading actor in the…
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The Hockey Wizard: Major Dhyan Chand’s Legendary Legacy
Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905-3 December 1979) was an Indian Hockey Player. Also Known as The Wizard or The…
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Michel Berger: Harmonizing Life and Music
Michel Berger (November 28, 1947 – August 2, 1992) was a French singer, songwriter, and composer whose multifaceted talents left…
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The Melody of Words: The Biography of Shivmangal Singh Suman
Shivmangal Singh Suman (5 August 1915 – 27 November 2002) was an Indian poet and academician who wrote in Hindi.…
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Hanif Mohammad: Cricket’s Enduring Legacy
Hanif Mohammad (21 December 1934 – 11 August 2016), was a Pakistani cricketer. He played for the Pakistani cricket team in 55 Test matches between…
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Quantum Pioneer: Unraveling the Enigma of Paul Dirac
Paul Dirac (8 August 1902 – 20 October 1984) was a prominent theoretical physicist, known for his groundbreaking contributions to…
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Maria Zankovetska: The First Lady of Ukrainian Theater
Maria Zankovetska (4 August 1854 – 4 October 1934) was a Ukrainian theater actress.
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James Cronin: Exploring the Frontiers of Particle Physics
James Cronin (September 29, 1931 – August 25, 2016) was an American particle physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Ilya Repin: Capturing the Soul of Russia Through Art
Ilya Repin (5 August 1844 – 29 September 1930) was a Ukrainian-born Russian painter. He became one of the most…
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Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Shiv Prasaad Singh
Shiv Prasaad Singh (19 August 1928 – 28 September 1998) was an Indian writer, university professor, and scholar of the…
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Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Viren Dangwal
Viren Dangwal (5 August 1947 – 28 September 2015) was an Indian poet, academic, and journalist. Life and Career Viren…
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Celebrating life and legacy of Manohar Shyam Joshi
Manohar Shyam Joshi (9 August 1933 – 30 March 2006) was a Hindi writer, journalist, and scriptwriter. Life and Career…
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