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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Firaq Gorakhpuri: Poetic Luminary of Urdu Literature
Firaq Gorakhpuri (28 August 1896 – 3 March 1982), was a writer, critic, and one of the most noted contemporary…
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Mikhail Gorbachev: Architect of Perestroika and the End of the Soviet Union
Mikhail Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician. He won the Nobel Peace…
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Jacobus Henricus van ‘t Hoff: Pioneer of Physical Chemistry and Nobel Laureate
Jacobus Henricus van ‘t Hoff (30 August 1852 – 1 March 1911) was a Dutch physical chemist. In 1901, Jacobus…
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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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Statesman and Poet: The Legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee (25 December 1924-16 August 2018) was an Indian politician. He was India’s Prime Minister three times. A…
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Discovering the Electron: The Scientific Legacy of J. J. Thomson
J.J. Thomson (18 December 1856, – 30 August 1940) discovered the electron. In 1906 JJ. Thomson was awarded the Nobel…
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B. K. S. Iyengar: Transforming Yoga for the Modern World
B K S Iyengar (14 December 1918 – 20 August 2014), was a famous Indian yoga guru who introduced yoga…
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Naguib Mahfouz: Master of Arabic Literature and Nobel Laureate
Naguib Mahfouz (11 December 1911 – 30 August 2006) was a prominent Egyptian writer. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Ralph Bunche: A Beacon of Diplomacy and Civil Rights Activism
Ralph Bunche (7 August 1904 – 9 December 1971) was an American political scientist, diplomat, and leading actor in the…
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The Hockey Wizard: Major Dhyan Chand’s Legendary Legacy
Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905-3 December 1979) was an Indian Hockey Player. Also Known as The Wizard or The…
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Michel Berger: Harmonizing Life and Music
Michel Berger (November 28, 1947 – August 2, 1992) was a French singer, songwriter, and composer whose multifaceted talents left…
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The Melody of Words: The Biography of Shivmangal Singh Suman
Shivmangal Singh Suman (5 August 1915 – 27 November 2002) was an Indian poet and academician who wrote in Hindi.…
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Hanif Mohammad: Cricket’s Enduring Legacy
Hanif Mohammad (21 December 1934 – 11 August 2016), was a Pakistani cricketer. He played for the Pakistani cricket team in 55 Test matches between…
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Quantum Pioneer: Unraveling the Enigma of Paul Dirac
Paul Dirac (8 August 1902 – 20 October 1984) was a prominent theoretical physicist, known for his groundbreaking contributions to…
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Maria Zankovetska: The First Lady of Ukrainian Theater
Maria Zankovetska (4 August 1854 – 4 October 1934) was a Ukrainian theater actress.
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