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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Richard Willstätter: Unlocking Nature’s Color Palette through Chemistry
Richard Willstatter (13 August 1872 – 3 August 1942) was a prominent German chemist who made significant contributions to the…
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Frederick Sanger: The Father of Modern Genomics
Frederick Sanger (13 August 1918 – 19 November 2013) was an English biochemist. Frederick Sanger was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Salvador Luria: Pioneer of Molecular Biology and Virology
Salvador Luria (13 August 1912 – 6 February 1991) was an Italian microbiologist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology…
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Romesh Chunder Dutt: Illuminating India’s History Through Literature and Advocacy
Romesh Chunder Dutt (13 August 1848 – 30 November 1909) was an Indian civil servant, economic historian, writer, and translator…
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International Lefthanders Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance
13 August is observed annually as International Lefthanders Day. A day to appreciate the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals. The day…
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Jacinto Benavente: A Playwright’s Penchant for Passion
Jacinto Benavente (12 August 1866 – 14 July 1954) was a prominent Spanish playwright and Nobel laureate in Literature.
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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…
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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…
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Vikram Ambalal: Championing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle  Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971) was an accomplished Indian physicist and…
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Exploring the Literary Labyrinth: The Enduring Legacy of Paul Thomas Mann
Paul Thomas Mann (6 June 1875 – 12 August 1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist,…
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Godfrey Hounsfield: Revolutionizing Medicine with the CAT Scan
Godfrey Hounsfield (28 August 1919 – 12 August 2004) was a British electrical engineer. Hounsfield was jointly awarded the Nobel…
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Erwin Schrödinger: Unraveling the Quantum Mysteries of the Universe
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Erwin Schrödinger (12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), sometimes spelled as Schroedinger or Schrodinger, was…
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Walter Rudolf Hess: Pioneering Neuroscience and Unveiling the Brain’s Mysteries
Walter Rudolf Hess (17 March 1881 – 12 August 1973) was a Swiss physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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World Elephant Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance
World Elephant Day is observed every year on 12 August. It is aimed to the preservation and protection of the…
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