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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Romesh Chunder Dutt: Illuminating India’s History Through Literature and Advocacy
Romesh Chunder Dutt (13 August 1848 โ 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 Augustย is observed annually asย 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 โ 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 ย Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (12 August 1919 โ 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 โ 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 Schrรถdinger: Unraveling the Quantum Mysteries of the Universe
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Erwin Schrรถdinger (12 August 1887 โ 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 โ 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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International Youth Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
12 Augustย is observed annually asย International Youth Day.ย 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 โ 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 Shockleyย (13 February 1910 โ 12 August 1989) was an American physicist and inventor. He won the Nobel Prize in…
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