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 the Legacy of Hashim Khan
Hashim Khan (1 July 1914 – 18 August 2014) was a squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open…
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The Legacy of a Literary Giant: Hazari Prasad Dwivedi’s Biography
Hazari Prasad Dwivedi (19 August 1907 – 19 May 1979) was a Hindi novelist, literary historian, essayist, critic and scholar.
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Tagore’s Tapestry: Exploring the Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore’s Literature and Philosophy
Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath – poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social…
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Pioneering Vision: The Legacy of Willard Boyle, CCD Inventor
Willard Boyle (19 August 1924– 7 May 2011) was a Canadian physicist. In 2009, Willard Boyle was awarded the Nobel…
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Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Maurice Maeterlinck: Exploring Symbolism and Beyond
Maurice Maeterlinck (29 August 1862 – 6 May 1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He was awarded the…
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Maria Montessori: Trailblazer in Education and Child Development
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Maria Montessori (31 August 1870 – 6 May 1952) was a notable Italian physician and educator…
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Statesman, Banker, and Nobel Laureate: The Life and Legacy of Charles Gates Dawes
Charles Gates Dawes (27 August 1865 – 23 April 1951) was an American banker, general, diplomat, musician, composer, and Republican…
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Roger Wolcott Sperry: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Split Brain
Roger Wolcott Sperry (20 August 1913 – 17 April 1994) was a renowned American neuroscientist and psychologist. In 1981, Roger…
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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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Unlocking Cellular Secrets: The Scientific Legacy of Edmond Fischer
Edmond Fischer (6 April 1920 – 27 August 2021) was a Swiss-American biochemist. In 1992, Fischer was awarded the Nobel…
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Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen: Deciphering the Biochemical Pathways of Life
Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen (6 April 1911 – 6 August 1979) was a German biochemist. In 1964, Lynen was awarded…
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Exploring the Legacy of John Venn: The Man Behind Venn Diagrams
John Venn (4 August 1834 – 4 April 1923) was an English mathematician, logician and philosopher noted for introducing Venn…
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Nazia Hassan: The Pakistani Pop Queen Who Transformed Music and Culture
Nazia Hassan (3 April 1965 – 13 August 2000) was a Pakistani singer-songwriter, lawyer, and social activist. Referred to as…
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Hans Christian Andersen: Master of Fairy Tales and Imagination
Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays,…
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Meena Kumari: The Tragic Beauty of Indian Cinema
Meena Kumari (1 August 1933 – 31 March 1972) was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films.…
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