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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Celebrating life and legacy of A. S. Byatt
A. S. Byatt (24 August 1936 – 16 November 2023) was a novelist, short-story writer, and critic of international renown.…
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Enedina Alves Marques: Breaking Barriers as Brazil’s First Black Female Engineer
Today's Google Doodle celebrates the 110th birthday of Brazilian engineer Enedina Alves Marques, the first Black woman to receive an…
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Arun Jaitley: Architect of Modern Indian Economy
Arun Jaitley (28 December 1952-24 August 2019) was an Indian politician and lawyer. He was the Finance and Corporate Affairs…
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Donald Pandiangan: An Archer’s Quest for Excellence
Donald Pandiangan (12 December 1945 – 20 August 2008) was a revered Indonesian archer whose marksmanship and dedication left an…
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Carlos Juan Finlay: Pioneer in Yellow Fever Research and Epidemiology
Carlos Juan Finlay (December 3, 1833 – August 20, 1915) was a Cuban epidemiologist renowned for his groundbreaking research on…
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Lope de Vega: A Spanish Literary Maestro’s Journey Through the Golden Age
Lope Félix de Vega Carpio (November 25, 1562 – August 27, 1635) a Spanish playwright, poet, and novelist who was…
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Celebrating life and legacy of Yasser Arafat
Yasser Arafat (24 August 1929 – 11 November 2004) was a significant political figure in the Middle East, notably known…
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Roehana Koeddoes: Pioneering Indonesian Journalist and Advocate for Women’s Rights
Roehana Koeddoes (20 December 1884 – 17 August 1972) was a trailblazing figure in Indonesian history. She is best remembered…
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Adolf von Baeyer: Pioneer of Organic Chemistry and Nobel Laureate
Adolf von Baeyer (31 October 1835 – 20 August 1917) was a German chemist. In 1905, Adolf von Baeyer was…
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Antoni van Leeuwenhoek: Unveiling the Microscopic World
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (October 24, 1632 – August 26, 1723) was a Dutch scientist and microscopist renowned for his groundbreaking…
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Shamsur Rahman: A Renowned Bangladeshi Poet and Journalist
Shamsur Rahman (23 October 1929 – 19 August 2006) was a celebrated Bangladeshi poet, journalist, and human rights advocate who…
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S. Chandrasekhar: A Scientific Pioneer in Astrophysics
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (19 October 1910 – 21 August 1995) was an extraordinary scientist and mathematician known for his profound contributions…
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Chiquinha Gonzaga: A Pioneer in Brazilian Music
Francisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga (Chiquinha Gonzaga) (17 October 1847 – 28 February 1935) was a Brazilian composer, pianist, and conductor…
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Otto Heinrich Warburg: Pioneer of Cancer Research
Otto Heinrich Warburg (8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) was a German physiologist and medical doctor. In 1931, Otto…
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Macfarlane Burnet: Immunologist Extraordinaire and Nobel Laureate
Macfarlane Burnet (3 September 1899 – 31 August 1985) was an Australian virologist. In 1960, Frank Macfarlane Burnet was awarded…
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