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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Luisa de Medrano: A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience
Luisa de Medrano (9 August 1484 – 1527) was a learned woman hailing from Navarre and Castile. She achieved prominence…
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John Harsányi: Architect of Game Theory and Nobel Laureate
John Harsányi (29 May 1920 – 9 August 2000) was a Hungarian-American economist and the recipient of the Nobel Memorial…
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Forging Innovation: The Legacy of Wilbur Norman Christiansen in Materials Science
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Wilbur Norman Christiansen (9 August 1913 – 26 April 2007) was an eminent Australian radio astronomer…
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Pioneering the Stars: Mary Golda Ross and the Legacy of Indigenous Women in Aerospace
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Mary Golda Ross (August 9, 1908 – April 29, 2008) achieved historic milestones as the first…
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Mekatilili wa Menza: A Warrior Queen’s Legacy of Resistance and Empowerment
Mekatilili Wa Menza or simply Mekatilili (1860s-1924), was a prominent Kenyan independence activist who played a leading role in mobilizing…
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: History, Theme, and Significance
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August. This campaign aims to raise awareness…
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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…
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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…
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Aliye Berger: A Turkish Pioneer in Engraving and Painting
Aliye Berger (24 December 1903 – 9 August 1974) was a Turkish engraver and painter, distinguished as one of the…
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Nagasaki Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Atomic bomb mushroom clouds over Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right) Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to…
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Forging Stars: William Alfred Fowler’s Odyssey through Cosmic Chemistry
William Alfred Fowler (9 August 1911 – 14 March 1995) was an American nuclear physicist and astrophysicist, who won the…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Viscount Kuroda Seiki on His Birthday
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Viscount Kuroda Seiki (August 9, 1866 – July 15, 1924) was a distinguished Japanese painter and…
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Hind Rostom: Iconic Egyptian Actress and Philanthropist
Hind Rostom (12 November 1929 – 8 August 2011) was a luminary in the Egyptian film industry, renowned for her…
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Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Sarla Thukral, India’s First Woman Pilot
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Sarla Thukral (8 August 1914 – 15 March 2008) adorned the ranks of pioneering Indian women…
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Quit India Movement: History and Significance
On 8th August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement for freedom from British rule in Mumbai (then Bombay).…
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