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The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Indian National Flag in 1947.
The Indian Tricolor is a source of national pride. It stands for harmony, diversity, bravery, and patriotism. The Indian Tricolor is made up of the four colours saffron, white, green, and blue. It ...
Ian Donald was the first to investigate the use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis in 1955.
An abnormality during pregnancy could be seen visually thanks to Ian Donald's invention of the diagnostic use of ultrasound in obstetrics. In 1955, Ian Donald ...
One Direction, also known as 1D, is an English-Irish pop boy band that was founded in 2010 in London
One Direction, also known as 1D, is an English-Irish pop boy band that was founded in 2010 in London, England. One Direction was founded on July 23, 2010, to be pr...
Ram Nath Kovind was elected as India's 14th President in 2017.
Ram Nath Kovind, an Indian politician born on October 1st, 1945, has been India's 14th and current president since July 25, 2017. He is a Bharatiya Janata Part...
Pratibha patil became first woman president of India
Pratibha Patil was elected on July 19, 2007, and she won. She won nearly two-thirds of the vote and was sworn in as India's 12th president—the first woma...
Liberia is founded in the year 1847.
The Liberian Declaration of Independence is a document that the Liberian Constitutional Convention adopted on July 26, 1847, to declare the Republic of Liberia to ...
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visited the United States for the first time in nearly 11 years in 1982.
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, an Indian politician and a key member of the Indian National Congress, lived from 19 November 1917 to 31 October 1984. She was India&#...
Every year on July 28, World Hepatitis Day is commemorated to raise global awareness of hepatitis and to promote prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
On July 28, which happens to be Dr. Baruch Blumberg's (1925–2011) birthday, the world observes World Hepatitis Day (WHD). The hepatitis B virus was ident...
In 1851, a daguerreotype photograph was taken of a total solar eclipse.
When the first total solar eclipse photograph was captured on July 28, 1851, that all changed. According to Space.com, the image was taken by Prussian daguerreotyp...
NASA, which succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) on July 29, 1958, was established.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent federal agency in the United States that is in charge of the civil space programme, aeronautics...
Uruguay won the first FIFA World Championship in 1930
Uruguay has four FIFA-organized World Football Championships to their credit. They won the first FIFA World Championship held under the auspices of the Olympic Com...
In 2012, 670 million people in India lost power for the second time in two days.
The worst power crisis in human history occurred on July 30 and 31, 2012, when there were two significant power outages in India. One-tenth of the world's popu...
On July 31, 1971, David Scott and his fellow Apollo 15 astronaut, James B. Irwin, became the first people to drive on the moon.
The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is a four-wheeled battery-powered rover that was used on the Moon during the final three missions of the American Apollo programme (...
Mahatma Gandhi founded the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920.
Mahatma Gandhi led the unsuccessful noncooperation movement, which sought to persuade the British government of India to grant India swaraj, or self-rule. It was a...
Adolf Hitler assumes command of the German armed forces as of 1934.
A new law went into effect on August 1st, 1934, stating that upon Hindenburg's passing, the presidency would be abolished and its powers would be combined with...
Annie Besant founded the Home Rule League in Madras in September 1916. They shared the goal of achieving self-government in India.
Annie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, feminist, author, orator, political party member, educationist, and philanthropist. She was regarded as a champi...
Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774, he provided answers to long-standing questions about why and how things burn.
When Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774, he provided answers to long-standing questions about why and how things burn. Priestley, who was born in England, ...
That night owls witnessed MTV's first broadcast, which aired at 12:01 a.m. on a single northern New Jersey cable system on August 1, 1981
That night owls witnessed MTV's first broadcast, which aired at 12:01 a.m. on a single northern New Jersey cable system on August 1, 1981. The network quickly ...
1963 First Person to Enter Space Twice
As one of NASA's Original Seven Mercury Astronauts, Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom has been a member of the American human space progra...
The East India Company turned over control of the Indian government to the British Crown in 1858.
Less than a month after Canning declared the victory of British forces, on August 2, 1858, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British cont...
New cryptocurrency in 2017 A hard-fork of the blockchain and name of Bitcoin produces Bitcoin Cash.
A fork of the cryptocurrency bitcoin led to the creation of bitcoin cash in August 2017. 1 Bitcoin Cash increased block size, enabling the processing of more trans...
The Tower Subway, the world's first tube railway, opened beneath the River Thames in London, England on August 2, 1870.
The Tower Subway, the world's first tube railway, opened beneath the River Thames in London, England on August 2, 1870. Engineer James Henry Greathead bore the...
The British Crown took over the administration of India from the East Indian Company on August 2, 1858, when Parliament passed a bill.
The British Crown took over the administration of India from the East Indian Company on August 2, 1858, when Parliament passed a bill. For the supreme representati...
Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly known as Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 English novel.
Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly known as Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 English novel. Alice, a young girl, falls down a rabbit...
Santa Claus Land debuted on August 3, 1946, as the world's first themed amusement park
Santa Claus Land debuted on August 3, 1946, as the world's first themed amusement park. On the first day, visitors would not find roller coasters. Instead, the...
The first nuclear research reactor in India, Apsara, began operations in 1956.
APSARA was the first research reactor in Asia to reach criticality when it did so on August 4, 1956. It was a pool-type reactor with a 1 MW output that used 4.5 kg...
Phoenix was an unmanned space probe that landed on Mars on May 25, 2008 and operated until November 2, 2008.
Phoenix was an unmanned space probe that landed on Mars on May 25, 2008 and operated until November 2, 2008. It was released on August 4, 2007. Phoenix operated on...
On August 4, 1958, Billboard debuted the Hot 100, an all-genre singles chart.
On August 4, 1958, Billboard debuted the Hot 100, an all-genre singles chart. The Hot 100 quickly became the industry standard, and on October 13, 1958, Billboard ...
In response to security concerns, the Indian government announced in 2019 that it is revoking Article 370 and converting Indian-controlled Kashmir from a state to a union territory.
A resolution to revoke the temporary special status, or autonomy, granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was approved by the Ind...
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned due to apartheid in 1962
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid activist who presided over South Africa from 1994 to 1999, was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on ...
On August 5, 1914, the world's first electric traffic signal is installed at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio.
On August 5, 1914, the world's first electric traffic signal is installed at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The fi...
Hiroshima Day honours the memory of the United States' World War II bombing attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Every year on August 6, Hiroshima Day is observed to promote peace politics and increase public awareness of the consequences of the bombing of Hiroshima. On Augus...
After examining meteorite ALH84001, which is believed to have originated from Mars, NASA declares in 1996 that life may have once existed there.
NASA states in 1996 that life might have once existed on Mars after examining meteorite ALH84001, which is thought to have come from that planet. The meteorite may...
On August 6, 1991, the first web page went live. Tim Berners-Lee created it to provide information about the World Wide Web project.
On August 6, 1991, the first web page went live. Tim Berners-Lee created it to provide information about the World Wide Web project. It was executed on a NeXT comp...
Every year on August 6, Hiroshima Day is observed to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the Hiroshima bombing.
Every year on August 6, Hiroshima Day is observed to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the Hiroshima bombing. On August 6, 1945, the cit...
Sri Lanka's 952/6d against India in August 1997 remains the highest Test score to this day.
Sri Lanka's 952/6d against India in August 1997 remains the highest Test score to this day. The Lankan Lions became only the second team in hi...
The first Venice International Film Festival took place between August 6 and 21, 1932.
The first Venice International Film Festival took place between August 6 and 21, 1932. The first film shown at the festival was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Venice...
Ikea, a Swedish furniture company, opens its first location in India in Hyderabad in 2018.
Five years after receiving approval to invest in India's single-brand retail sector, Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA on August 7 2018, opened its first sto...
In 1995, the White Earthquake, a severe cold, wind, rain, and snowfall event, prompts the Chilean government to declare a state of emergency in the southern half of the nation.
Intense winds, cold, snowfall, and rain made up the climatic event known as "The White Earthquake," which struck southern Chile in August 1995. Due to th...
Test cricket's historic millionth ball was bowled
7th of August, 2015. A day after Stuart Broad's historic 8 for 15, England became the first country to bowl a million balls in Test cricket. The first two Test...
The reign of Emperor Krishnadeva Raya in 1509 signalled the revival of the Vijayanagara Empire in Southern India.
From 1509 to 1529, Krishnadevaraya was emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire. He is regarded as one of the greatest kings in Indian history and was the third ruler of...
In an effort to free India from British rule, Mahatma Gandhi started the Quit India Movement in Mumbai in 1942.
Mahatma Gandhi launched the August Movement, also known as the Quit India Movement, at the All India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay on August 8, 1942, during...
Chennai Express is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty
Chennai Express is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Gauri Khan, and ...
Anees Bazmee directed Singh Is Kinng, a 2008 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film based on a screenplay by Bazmee and Suresh Nair.
Anees Bazmee directed Singh Is Kinng, a 2008 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film based on a screenplay by Bazmee and Suresh Nair. Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, ...
Subhash Ghai directed Indian Hindi-language musical drama film Pardes was released on 8th August 1997
Subhash Ghai directed, produced, and co-wrote the 1997 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film Pardes. Mukta Arts distributes the film, which stars Shah Rukh Khan...
corn flakes were invented in 1894
Corn flakes, also known as cornflakes, are a breakfast cereal made from toasting corn flakes (maize). Will Kellogg invented the cereal, which was originally made w...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was founded on August 8, 1967
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Decla...
On August 8, 1908, the Wright brothers showed off their flying machine in its first public flight
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first powered, sustained, controlled, heavier-than-air flights at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
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1969 Photographer Iain Macmillan Takes an Iconic Photograph of the Beatles
Iain Stewart Macmillan was a Scottish photographer best known for photographing the cover of the Beatles' album Abbey Road in 1969. He grew up in Scotland befo...
On August 8th, 2013, Chennai Express was theatrically released in foreign regions and on 9th August in India.
On August 8th, 2013, Chennai Express was theatrically released in foreign regions and on 9th August in India. The plot follows as A young man named Rahul trav...
1989 – Space Shuttle program: STS-28 Mission: Space Shuttle Columbia takes off on a secret five-day military mission.
STS-28 was the 30th NASA Space Shuttle mission, the fourth shuttle mission dedicated to the United States Department of Defense, and Space Shuttle Columbia's e...
In 1876 Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph.
In 1876, Thomas Edison received a patent for "Autographic Printing," which covered the electric pen and flatbed press; in 1880, he recei...
To increase awareness and defend the rights of the indigenous population around the world, the 9th of August is designated as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Every year on August 9th, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed to promote awareness of and defend the rights of the indigenous p...
Dil Tera Diwana is a 1996 Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and written by Nawab Arzoo, Raj Baldev Raj, and S.Khan.
Dil Tera Diwana is a 1996 Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and written by Nawab Arzoo, Raj Baldev Raj, and S.Khan. Twinkle Kh...
In 1930 Betty Boop Makes Her Debut
Betty Boop made her cartoon debut in the animated short "Dizzy Dishes" on August 9, 1930. Betty Boop debuted as an anthropomorphic French poodle before b...
Mujhse Dosti Karoge was released on 9th August 2002
In the story Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, a boy and two females who have known each other since they were young buddies. Later, the boy moves overseas and makes a promise...
On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state.
Singapore seceded from Malaysia on August 9, 1965, to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was caused by deep political and economic differenc...
The Dutch East India Company and the Travancore kingdom fought in the Battle of Colachel in 1741. The Dutch East India Company was defeated by Travancore under Raja Marthanda Varma.
The Battle of Colachel (or The Battle of Kulachal) took place on August 10, 1741. The Treaty of Travancore was signed on July 31, 1741, between the Indian kingdom ...
An anti-AIDS vaccine was successfully tested in 2008 at the Chennai Tuberculosis Research Centre.
The Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC) here reported significant progress in the first phase of clinical trials for an AIDS vaccine, giving India's HIV vaccine...
Farhan Akhtar wrote the screenplay and directed the coming-of-age romance movie Dil Chahta Hai in 2001
Farhan Akhtar wrote the screenplay and directed the coming-of-age romance movie Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. It was their first film, and it was produced by Ritesh Sidh...
Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in 1984 with Abodh
Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in 1984 with Abodh, in which she played a young bride. The film was released on August 10, 1984. Over the next three years, Dix...
Indian captain and leg spinner Anil Kumble scored his only international century for the country against England at The Oval.
On August 10, 2007, Anil Kumble's extraordinary career reached a pinnacle that had eluded him for 17 years. Former Indian captain and leg spinner Anil Kumble s...
Smithsonian Institution created
The Smithsonian Institution was founded with funds donated by James Smithson (1765-1829), a British scientist who left his estate to the United States with the int...
The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was formed in 1961 by the union of the former Portuguese colonies of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
On August 11, 1961, then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru formally incorporated Dadra and Nagar Haveli as a Union Territory into the Republic of India. Also on this...
Chad declares its independence from France in 1960.
Chad is a large landlocked country that stretches across north-central Africa. It has a total area of 1,284,000 square kilometres. Chad is slightly smaller than Pe...
After Hindustan Ki Kasam and Gair, Urmila Matondkar, Mahima Chaudhry, and Ajay Devgn played dual roles in the 2000 Indian Hindi romantic drama film Deewane.
After Hindustan Ki Kasam and Gair, Urmila Matondkar, Mahima Chaudhry, and Ajay Devgn played dual roles in the 2000 Indian Hindi romantic drama film Deewane. Prior ...
Toilet: Shree Narayan Singh's 2017 comedy-drama Ek Prem Katha is in the Hindi language.The movie premiered on August 11, 2017.
Toilet: Shree Narayan Singh's 2017 comedy-drama Ek Prem Katha is in the Hindi language. In addition to Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, the movie also features...
A romantic drama movie in Hindi called Dhadkan was released on August 11th, 2000.
A romantic drama movie in Hindi called Dhadkan was released on August 11th, 2000. It was produced by Ratan Jain and directed by Dharmesh Darshan. Suniel Shetty, Sh...
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, also known as KANK, is a 2006 Hindi-language musical romantic drama film that was produced by Karan Johar's mother, Hiroo Yash Johar, in her feature film debut.
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, also known as KANK, is a 2006 Hindi-language musical romantic drama film that was produced by Karan Johar's mother, Hiroo Yash Johar, i...
Shane Warne became the first bowler in history to take 600 Test wickets.
Shane Warne took Marcus Trescothick's wicket during the 2005 Ashes series, giving him 600 test wickets. The news of Shane Warne's death shocked the entire ...
Babe Ruth made history by hitting the first pitch he saw, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 home runs.
George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. was an American professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1914 to 1935. On Aug...
Hip hop music, also known as rap music, is a popular music genre developed in the United States in the 1970s by inner-city African Americans,
Hip hop music, also known as rap music, is a popular music genre developed in the United States in the 1970s by inner-city African Americans, Caribbean Americans, ...
Every year on August 12, International Youth Day is observed to raise awareness of a specific set of social, cultural, and legal issues affecting young people.
The United Nations has designated International Youth Day (IYD) as a day of awareness. The goal of the day is to bring attention to a specific set of cultural and ...
2018 - An explosion at a weapons depot in a town controlled by rebels in northwest Syria kills 39 civilians, 12 of whom are children.
According to reports, an explosion at a weapons depot in a rebel-held town in northwestern Syria killed at least 39 civilians, including a dozen children. Bulldoze...
Aarakshan is a 2011 Indian drama film in the Hindi language. On August 12, 2011, the movie was released to generally negative reviews.
Aarakshan is a 2011 Indian drama film in the Hindi language. On August 12, 2011, the movie was released to generally negative reviews. starring Prateik Babbar, Dee...
In 1877 Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and made the first sound recording.
Thomas Edison's work on two other inventions, the telegraph and the telephone, led to the development of the phonograph. In 1877, Edison was developing a machi...
In the year 1908 Henry Ford's company builds the first Model T car
Henry Ford was serious about creating a low-cost automobile, something that modern automakers don't seem to care about. The automobile era began on August 12, ...
Australia's captain Ian Chappell and his brother Greg became the first pair of brothers to score centuries in the same Test innings
In a five-wicket win over England at The Oval on August 12, 1972, Australia's Ian and Greg Chappell became the first pair of brothers to each score a century i...
After a year of development, the IBM PC debuted on August 12, 1981.
After a year of development, the IBM PC debuted on August 12, 1981. Pricing began at $1,565 for a configuration that included 16 KB of RAM, a Color Graphics ...
Susan Hendrickson, a fossil hunter, discovers three massive bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, South Dakota, on August 12, 1990.
Susan Hendrickson, a fossil hunter, discovers three massive bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, South Dakota, on August 12, 1990. They turn out to be part of ...
The Hindustan Trainer 2, the first aircraft designed and produced in India, made its first flight in 1951.
Aeronautics India Limited (AIL) was established in August 1963 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government of India to manufacture MiG-21 aircraft under licence...
The 28th Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece, in 2004.
Athens The 2004 Olympic Games were an athletic festival held in Athens from August 13 to August 29, 2004. The modern Olympic Games were held for the 25th time in A...
The 2010 Indian satirical black comedy film Peepli Live examines the issue of farmer suicides and the ensuing political and media response.
The 2010 Indian satirical black comedy film Peepli Live examines the issue of farmer suicides and the ensuing political and media response. Anusha Rizvi, who is ma...
In 1999, Subhash Ghai co-wrote, edited, produced, and directed the Hindi musical romantic drama film Taal.
In 1999, Subhash Ghai co-wrote, edited, produced, and directed the Hindi musical romantic drama film Taal. Taal had its world premiere at the Chicago International...
Michael Phelps ended his Olympic career
Michael Fred Phelps is a former competitive swimmer from the United States. With 28 medals, he is the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time. Phelps re...
The Bombay High Court was established in 1862.
The Bombay High Court was one of three High Courts in India established by Letters Patent granted by Queen Victoria on June 26, 1862, at the Presidency Towns. The ...
After the All-India Congress agreed to the British plan for partition, India was partitioned into India and Pakistan in 1947.
The Indian Independence Act 1947 outlined the partition, which resulted in the dissolution of the British Raj, i.e. Crown rule in India. The two self-governing ind...
Don Bradman played his last test
14 August 1948 England were skittled out for 52 by a lethal Ray Lindwall, and Don Bradman fell for the most infamous duck in cricket history. the day the great man...
India gains independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 and remains a dominion until 1950.
Every year on August 15, India celebrates Independence Day. It commemorates the date in 1947 when the Indian Independence Act went into effect, establishing India ...
The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California, in 1939.
The Wizard of Oz premiered on this day, August 15, 1939, at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. The most famous version is Judy Garlan...
In 1948, the First Republic of Korea (South Korea) is established in the peninsula's southern half.
The First Republic of Korea (South Korea) is founded in the peninsula on 15th August 1948 . South Korean history officially begins on September 2, 1945, with ...
The 2008 Indian fantasy comedy movie God Tussi Great Ho, written and directed by Rumi Jaffery, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Sohail Khan
The 2008 Indian fantasy comedy movie God Tussi Great Ho, written and directed by Rumi Jaffery, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Sohail Kha...
Siddharth Anand's 2008 Hindi-language romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno is an Indian production. Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu, and Minissha Lamba are the movie's main actors.
Siddharth Anand's 2008 Hindi-language romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno is an Indian production. Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu, and Minissha La...
Queen Victoria and US President James Buchanan exchanged telegraphic greetings on August 16, 1858,
Queen Victoria and US President James Buchanan exchanged telegraphic greetings on August 16, 1858, launching the first transatlantic cable connecting British North...
The Radcliffe Line was revealed in 1947. This line was known as the border between India's and Pakistan's dominions.
Following India's partition on August 17, 1947, the Radcliffe Line was declared as the border between India and Pakistan. The line is named after Sir Cyril Rad...
In 1978, the Double Eagle II balloon becomes the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean, landing in Miserey, France, near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.
The Double Eagle II balloon, piloted by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman, became the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it landed in Miserey near ...
in 1976 - A magnitude 7.9 earthquake strikes off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, causing a destructive tsunami that kills between 5,000 and 8,000 people and displaced more than 90,000 people.
The 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami occurred on August 17, 1976, at 00:11 local time near the Philippine islands of Mindanao and Sulu. On the moment magnitud...
In 2018, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas announced their engagement in Mumbai, India, with an engagement party.
On August 18, 2018, Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas exchanged rings in a private engagement ceremony in Mumbai. The ceremony, which inclu...
The Indian Institute of Technology was founded in Kharagpur in 1951.
Initially, the IIT started functioning from 5, Esplanade East, Calcutta, and very soon shifted to Hijli in Sept. 1950. The present name 'Indian Institute of Te...
On August 18, 1962, Ringo Starr made his debut as a member of the Beatles at a horticultural society dance in Port Sunlight.
On August 18, 1962, Ringo Starr made his debut as a member of the Beatles at a horticultural society dance in Port Sunlight. Following his appearance at the Cavern...
Mahesh Bhatt directed Naaraaz, a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action drama film starring Mithun Chakraborty, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri, Sonali Bendre, and Gulshan Grover.
Mahesh Bhatt directed Naaraaz, a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action drama film starring Mithun Chakraborty, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri, Sonali Bendre, and Gulshan ...
On this day, August 19, 1757, the East India Company minted its first rupee coin.
On this day, August 19, 1757, the East India Company minted its first rupee coin. The first rupee coin, known as a sicca, was minted in Kolkata and used as legal t...
In 1666, Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's interment in Agra in a fruit basket.
Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's interment in Agra in a fruit basket in 1666.
After a thorough inspection, the security personnel passed the basket with...
In 1960, the Soviet Union launches the satellite Korabl-Sputnik 2 with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, two rats, and a variety of plants.
The Soviet Union launches the satellite Korabl-Sputnik 2 on August 19, 1960, along with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, two rats, and a variety of plants. Str...
