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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International Youth Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
12 August is observed annually as International Youth Day. It is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the…
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James B. Sumner: Crystallizing the Secrets of Enzymes
James B. Sumner (19 November 1887 – 12 August 1955) was an American chemist. In 1946, James B. Sumner was…
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Mario Moreno: Celebrating the Legacy of Mexico’s Beloved Comedian, Cantinflas
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Mario Moreno (12 August 1911- 20 April 1993), known by his stage name Cantinflas, was a…
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William Shockley: Trailblazing the Semiconductor Revolution
William Shockley (13 February 1910 – 12 August 1989) was an American physicist and inventor. He won the Nobel Prize in…
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Abdulhussain Abdulredha: Pioneering Kuwaiti Actor’s Journey Through Arts and Culture
Abdulhussain Abdulredha (December 5, 1939 – August 11, 2017) was a prolific Kuwaiti actor, singer, playwright, and comedian whose multifaceted…
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Jackson Pollock: Mastering Chaos on Canvas
Jackson Pollock (28 January 1912 – 11 August 1956) was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He…
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Mountain Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Mountain Day takes place annually on 11 August and reminds us to see mountains as natural sanctuaries of peace. Mountain Day…
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Luz Jiménez: Mexican Actress and Icon of Golden Age Cinema
Luz Jiménez (28 January 1897 – 11 August 1956) was an Indigenous Mexican model and Nahuatl-language linguistic informant, Luz Jiménez. Known…
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Gustavo Cerati: A Musical Legacy That Transcends Time
Gustavo Adrián Cerati Clarke (11 August 1959 – 4 September 2014) was a renowned Argentine musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer,…
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Celebrating Chad Independence Day
Chad Independence Day is a significant annual event celebrated on August 11th, commemorating the country’s autonomy attained in 1960. Nestled…
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Christiaan Eijkman: Unraveling the Mystery of Beriberi and the Discovery of Vitamins
Christiaan Eijkman (11 August 1858 - 5 November 1930) was a Dutch physician and professor of physiology whose demonstration that…
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Talal Maddah: The Voice of Traditional Saudi Music
Talal Maddah (5 August 1940 – 11 August 2000) was a Saudi Arabian musician and composer. He was named Maddah…
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V.S. Naipaul: A Literary Journey Through Identity and Exile
V.S. Naipaul (17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018) was a Trinidadian-born British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction…
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Aletta Jacobs: Pioneering Feminism and Women’s Rights
Aletta Jacobs (9 February 1854 – 10 August 1929) was a Dutch physician and women's suffrage activist. As the first…
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Exploring Justice and Advocacy: The Legacy of Lee Tai-young
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Lee Tai-young (10 August 1914 – 16 December 1998), also spelled Yi T’ai Yǒng, was a…
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