Image Courtesy: Wikipedia Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (30 August 1863 – 27 September 1944) was a notable Russian chemist and photographer, renowned for his groundbreaking work in color photography and his significant contribution to documenting early 20th-century Russia. Life and Career Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky was born in Funikova Gora, an ancestral estate located in the Pokrovsky Uyezd of … Read more
Alice Salomon (19 April 1872 – 30 August 1948) was a pioneering German social reformer, educator, and feminist who made significant contributions to the fields of social work, women’s rights, and social policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her life, career, and legacy are marked by her tireless efforts to promote social justice, gender equality, and human rights, and her significant contributions to social work education and practice.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an iconic American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Widely hailed as the “King of Pop,” he holds a significant place as one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century. Over his four-decade career, Jackson’s impact on music, … Read more
In today’s episode of Anupama, emotions run high as Anupama has a close encounter with Aadhya. This episode takes viewers through a whirlwind of emotions, highlighting the intense and heartfelt moments that fans of Anupama love. If you are looking for the Anupama Written Update 27th August 2024 or want to know what happened in today’s … Read more
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Alois Jirásek (23 August 1851 – 12 March 1930) was a prominent Czech writer, renowned for his historical novels and plays. Life and Career Alois Jirásek’s origins lay in a family of modest means, where small-scale farming and weaving were the main occupations. His father, Josef Jirásek (1822–1901), initially worked as … Read more
Marie Tharp (July 30, 1920 – August 23, 2006) was a pioneering geologist and oceanographer whose groundbreaking work revolutionized our understanding of the Earth’s ocean floors.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy, (August 23, 1931 – October 9, 2006) was widely recognized under her stage name Coccinelle, which means “Ladybug” in French. She was a French actress, entertainer, and singer, notable for being transgender. She gained fame as the first prominently publicized post-war gender reassignment case in Europe. Her international … Read more
Hisaye Yamamoto (23 August 1921 – 30 January 2011) was an American author known for the short story collection Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories, first published in 1988
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Nazik al-Malaika (23 August 1923 – 20 June 2007) was a distinguished Iraqi poet who left a significant mark in the literary world. She is particularly recognized for being among the pioneering Arabic poets to embrace free verse as a form of expression. Early Life and Education Nazik al-Malaika, a renowned … Read more
Anna Mani (23 August 1918 – 16 August 2001) was an esteemed Indian physicist and meteorologist. Notably, she held the position of Deputy Director General at the Indian Meteorological Department and also contributed as a visiting professor at the Raman Research Institute. Throughout her career, Mani made significant advancements in the realm of meteorological instrumentation. … Read more
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Arati Saha (September 24, 1940 – August 23, 1994) was an Indian swimmer who made history by becoming the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel. Her remarkable achievement not only brought her international acclaim but also inspired generations of athletes in India. Arati Saha’s journey from a small … Read more
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Claude Debussy (August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918) was a prominent French composer. Although he firmly rejected the label, he is often considered the pioneer of Impressionist composition. His influence extended significantly across the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Life and Career Debussy’s birth occurred on August 22, 1862, … Read more
Toots Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for playing the chromatic harmonica, as well as his guitar and whistling skills, and composing.
Ustad Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006) was a legendary Indian musician often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. He played it with such expressive virtuosity that he became a leading Hindustani classical music artist.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Consuelo Velázquez Torres (21 August 1916 – 22 January 2005), also widely known as Consuelo Velázquez, was a talented Mexican concert pianist and composer. She gained recognition for composing renowned Mexican ballads, including “Bésame mucho,” “Amar y vivir,” and “Cachito.” Life and Career Originally hailing from Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico, she was … Read more