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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Dolores del Río: The Iconic Trailblazer of Mexican Cinema
Dolores del Río (3 August 1904 – 11 April 1983) was a Mexican actress. With a career spanning more than 50…
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Celebrating Mount Olympus
In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus is famously known as the dwelling place of the Twelve Olympian gods, who were the…
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2 August in Indian and World History
2 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 August is the birth…
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Juana Alarco de Dammert: Peruvian Advocate for Women’s Education and Social Reform
Juana Alarco de Dammert (27 May 1842 – 2 August 1932) was a philanthropist and benefactor of Peruvian children. She…
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Celebrating life and legacy of Baruj Benacerraf
Baruj Benacerraf (29 October 1920 - 2 August 2011) was a Venezuelan American immunologist. Baruj Benacerraf was awarded the Nobel…
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Celebrating Republic Day in North Macedonia
Republic Day in North Macedonia is a momentous occasion that echoes the resilience and aspirations of its people throughout history.…
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Ahmed Zewail: Illuminating the World of Ultrafast Chemistry
Ahmed Zewail (26 February 1946 — 2 August 2016) was an Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
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Switzerland National Day and its Significance
Switzerland National Day, also known as Swiss National Day or Bundesfeier (German for "Federal Celebration"), is celebrated on August 1st…
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Unveiling the Legacy: Tadeusz Reichstein’s Trailblazing Journey in Science
Tadeusz Reichstein (20 July 1897 – 1 August 1996) was a Polish-Swiss chemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
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Writing the Human Condition: Stanley Middleton’s Journey Through Pages
Stanley Middleton (1 August 1919 – 25 July 2009) was a British novelist. In 1974, Stanley Middleton’s novel “Holiday” was…
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The Life and Legacy of Purushottam Das Tandon
Purushottam Das Tandon (1 August 1882 – 1 July 1962) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter.
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak: The Lion of India’s Freedom Struggle
Bal Gangadhar Tilak (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920) was a scholar, mathematician, philosopher, and radical nationalist who laid the…
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Celebrating life and legacy of Jackie Ormes
Jackie Ormes (1 August 1911 – 26 December 1985) was an American cartoonist. She is known as the first African-American…
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World Wide Web Day: History, Theme, and Significance
1 August is observed annually as World Wide Web Day. A day to appreciate web browsing, the online activity that puts the…
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Remembering Gerda Taro: Pioneering Photojournalist and War Correspondent
Gerda Taro (1 August 1910 – 26 July 1937) was a German war photographer active during the Spanish Civil War.
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