On this Day it will let you learn more about the history, with a little personal perspective. Who was born? Who died? What happened? How did it happen? Who is your famous birthday twin? What happened the day you were born? Or you just want to learn about history through every date? Continue to explore history from every day of a year…

August 10
1846 Smithsonian

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... Read More britannica

2007 Anil Kumble

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... Read More

1984 Madhuri Dixit

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... Read More

1960 Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas, a stage name for José Antonio Dominguez Bandera, was born in Spain on August 10, 1960.

Antonio Banderas, a stage name for José Antonio Dominguez Bandera, was born in Spain on August 10, 1960. His work has been recognised with numerous awards, ... Read More nbcnews

2001  Dil Chahta Hai

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... Read More music.apple

1997 Kylie Kristen Jenner

Kylie Kristen Jenner, an American media personality, socialite, model, and businesswoman, was born on August 10, 1997.

Kylie Kristen Jenner, an American media personality, socialite, model, and businesswoman, was born on August 10, 1997. She founded and is the owner of the cosmetic... Read More coinnounce

2008 anti AIDS vaccine

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... Read More hopkinsdglobalhealth

1741 The Dutch East India Company

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 ... Read More wikipedia

1995 Harishankar Parsai

Harishankar Parsai, a renowned satirist and humorist of contemporary Hindi literature, passed away in 1995. He is most well-known for his straightforward manner.

Harishankar Parsai was an Indian writer who lived from 22 August 1922 to 10 August 1995. He was a modern Hindi literature satirist and humorist known for his simpl... Read More

1979 Shabir Ahluwalia actor

Shabir Ahluwalia, born in 1979, is a television host and actor best known for playing "Abhishek Mehra" in the film "Kumkum Bhagya."

Shabir Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor and host who was born on August 10, 1979. He is best known for his role as Abhishek Prem Mehra in Kumkum Bhagya. Ahl... Read More celebritycib

1992 b sai praneeth

B. Sai Praneeth, a badminton player born in 1992, won the bronze medal at the BWF World Championships in 2019—36 years after Prakash Padukone did so in 1983. In 2019, he received the Arjun Award.

Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth, born 10 August 1992, is a badminton player from India. After Prakash Padukone in 1983, he became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 yea... Read More wikipedia

1963 phoolan Devi bandit queen

Phoolan Devi, also referred to as the "Bandit Queen," was an Indian bandit and member of parliament in 1963.

Phoolan Devi, popularly known as "Bandit Queen," was a bandit who later became a female rights activist and politician from the Samajwadi Party and later... Read More

August 11
1973 Hip hop

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, ... Read More ewoodize

1929  Major League Baseball

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... Read More britannica

2005 Shane Warne

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 ... Read More gqindia

2014 robinwilliams

American actor and comedian Robin Williams passed away on August 11, 2014.

American actor and comedian Robin  Williams passed away on August 11, 2014. He was born on July 21, 1951. He is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of a... Read More time

2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,

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... Read More imdb

1897 Enid Mary Blyton

Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's author who lived from 11 August 1897 to 28 November 1968.

Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's author who lived from 11 August 1897 to 28 November 1968. Her books have sold more than 600 million copies worldwide... Read More cosmopolitan

2000 Dhadkan

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... Read More youtube

2017 Toilet

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... Read More music.apple

2000 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.

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 ... Read More music.apple

1953 Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is the ring name of Terry Eugene Bollea, an American retired professional wrestler and television personality born on August 11, 1953.

Hulk Hogan is the ring name of Terry Eugene Bollea, an American retired professional wrestler and television personality born on August 11, 1953. He is regarded as... Read More cbsnews

1985 Jacqueline Fernandez

Actress and model Jacqueline Fernandez was born in Sri Lanka on August 11, 1985.

Actress and model Jacqueline Fernandez was born in Sri Lanka on August 11, 1985. She has appeared in reality shows and music videos in addition to working in India... Read More news18

1960 chad independence france

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... Read More ispionline

1983 chris hemsworth

Australian actor Christopher Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983.

Australian actor Christopher Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983. Before starting a film career in Hollywood, he gained notoriety for his role as Kim Hyde in the... Read More menshealth

1961 sunil shetty actor

Suniel Shetty, an Indian actor, producer, and businessman who primarily works in the Bollywood film industry, was born in 1961.

Sunil V. Shetty (born 11 August 1961) is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality, and entrepreneur who works primarily in Hindi films. He has appear... Read More easterneye

1986 neha tanwar cricket

Neha Tanwar, an Indian woman cricketer who competed for her country's women's national team, was born in 1986.

Neha Tanwar (born 11 August 1986) is an Indian cricketer who has represented India's women's national team. Tanwar, a right-handed batter and off spinner, ... Read More twitter

1961 Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli

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... Read More wikipedia

August 12
1990 Susan Hendrickson

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 ... Read More pentaxforum

1981 IBM PC

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 ... Read More

1972 Ian Chappell

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... Read More twitter

1908 Henry Ford

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, ... Read More

1877  Thomas Edison

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... Read More

1887  Erwin Schroedinger

Erwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), also known as Erwin Schrodinger or Erwin Schroedinger

Erwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), also known as Erwin Schrodinger or Erwin Schroedinger, was an Austrian-Irish... Read More

2011 Aarakshan

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... Read More saiflaikhanupdate

1992 Cara Delevingne  born

Cara Delevingne, an English actress was born

Cara Delevingne, an English actress, has appeared in movies like Paper Towns, Suicide Squad, Tulip Fever, and London Fields. She is also a very successful fashion ... Read More celebritykeep

2018 syria explosion

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... Read More dawn

2000 International Youth Day

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 ... Read More thedialog

1997 gulshan kumar tseries

Gulshan Kumar, a businessman from India, founded the T-Series music label and worked as a Bollywood film producer in 1997.

Gulshan Kumar Dua (May 5, 1956 – August 12, 1997) was an Indian businessman, film and music producer, and the founder of the Super Cassettes Industries Limit... Read More

1919 Vikram SarabhaiIndian physicist  nuclear power

Vikram Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer who pioneered space exploration and assisted in the country's development of nuclear power in 1919.

Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (August 12, 1919 – December 30, 1971) was an Indian physicist and astronomer who pioneered space research and contributed to the deve... Read More

1995 sara ali khan

Sara Ali Khan, an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films, was born in 1995.

Sara Ali Khan Pataudi is an Indian film actress who was born on August 12, 1995. She is the daughter of actors Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan and was born into the... Read More indiaeducationdiary

August 13
2016 Michael Phelps

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... Read More swimmingworldmagazine

1999 taal

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... Read More hitx.p

2010 peepli live

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... Read More amazon

2004  Olympic Games Athens, Greece

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... Read More olympics

1982 Actor Sebastian Stan

Actor Sebastian Stan was born on 13th august 1982

Many young people find inspiration in Sebastian Stan because of how he overcame adversity to become a well-known actor in the American film industry. He became a s... Read More theplaylist

1951 The Hindustan Trainer first aircraft

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... Read More common

1936 Bhikaiji Cama  Indian independence movement

Bhikaiji Cama was a prominent member of the Indian independence movement in 1936.

Bhikaiji Rustom Cama (24 September 1861 – 13 August 1936), also known as Madam Cama, was a prominent figure in India's independence movement. Bhikaiji Ca... Read More

1963 Sridevi  Indian actress

Sridevi was an Indian actress and producer who appeared in films in the languages of Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada in 1963.

Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan (13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018), professionally known as Sridevi, was an Indian actress and film producer who worked in films ... Read More vogue

1983 sandipan chanda

Sandipan Chanda, a grandmaster in the game of chess from Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal, won the title in 1983.

Sandipan Chanda (born August 13, 1983) is a chess Grandmaster from Kolkata (Calcutta), in the Indian state of West Bengal. Sandipan began playing and became a gran... Read More chessbase

August 14
1948 Don Bradman

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... Read More 100mbsports

1968 Pravin Kalyan Amre

Indian cricketer Pravin Kalyan Amre (born 14 August 1968) competed for his country. He participated in 37 One Day Internationals and 11 Test Matches (ODIs).

Between 1991 and 1999, Indian cricketer Pravin Kalyan Amre (born 14 August 1968) competed for his country. He participated in 37 One Day Internationals and 11 Test... Read More scroll

1947  All-India Congress partition India

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... Read More opindia

1862 The Bombay High Court

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 ... Read More wikipedia

1983 Sunidhi Chauhan

Sunidhi Chauhan, an Indian playback singer, was born in 1983.

Sunidhi Chauhan (born 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer who began performing in local gatherings at the age of five and made her career debut at the age... Read More highonscore

1977 Gautam Rode

Gautam Rode, an Indian television actor best known for playing the title character in Saraswatichandra, was born in 1977.

Gautam Rode (born 14 August 1977) is a well-known Indian television actor who has appeared in shows such as Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Lucky, Saraswatichandra, Suryaputra... Read More twitter

1961 Mohnish Bahl

Mohnish Bahl, an Indian actor who worked in the Indian film industry and on Indian television in 1961.

Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961) is an Indian actor who works in both the film and television industries. Mohnish Bahl made his film debut in the supporting role... Read More newstracklive

2011 Shammi Kapoor  Indian film actor

Shammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director who died in 2011.

Shammi Kapoor (born Shamsher Raj Kapoor;who lived from  October 21, 1931 to  August 14, 2011) was an Indian film actor. He has two Filmfare Awa... Read More

1957 Johnny Lever

Johnny Lever, an Indian film actor and one of the most well-known comedians in Hindi cinema, was born in 1957.

Johnny Lever (born 14 August 1957 as John Prakash Rao Janumala) is an Indian actor and comedian best known for his work in Hindi cinema. He was one of India's ... Read More celebritymanagercontact

August 15
2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno

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... Read More primevideo

2008 God Tussi Great Ho

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... Read More amazon

1912 Julia Carolyn Child

Julia Carolyn Child was an American chef, author, and television personality who lived from August 15, 1912, to August 13, 2004.

Julia Carolyn Child was an American chef, author, and television personality who lived from August 15, 1912, to August 13, 2004. Her first cookbook, Mastering the ... Read More

1938 Pran Kumar Sharma

Indian cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma, also known as Pran, was born on August 15, 1938,

Indian cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma, also known as Pran, was born on August 15, 1938, and passed away on August 5, 2014. He is best known for creating Chacha Chaud... Read More

1948 First Republic of Korea

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 ... Read More wikipedia

1939 The Wizard of Oz

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... Read More martinturnbull

1947 India  independence

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 ... Read More indianexpress

1872 Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo was an Indian philosopher, yogi, guru, poet, and nationalist who was born in 1872.

Sri Aurobindo (Aurobindo Ghose; August 15, 1872 – December 5, 1950) was an Indian philosopher, yoga guru, maharishi, poet, and nationalist. He also worked as... Read More thehindu

1983 ayam mukherji

Ayan Mukerji, an Indian film director from the prominent Sashadhar Mukherjee family, was born in 1983.

Ayan Mukerji (born 15 August 1983) is a Hindi film director and producer from India. At the age of 26, Mukerji made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age co... Read More glamsham

August 16
1970 Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala (born August 16, 1970) is a Nepalese actress best known for her work in Indian films, primarily in Hindi, but also in Tamil, Telugu, English, and Nepali films.

Manisha Koirala (born August 16, 1970) is a Nepalese actress best known for her work in Indian films, primarily in Hindi, but also in Tamil, Telugu, English, and N... Read More dnaindia

1974 Shivnarine

Shivnarine "Shiv" Chanderpaul (born August 16, 1974) is a Guyanese former cricketer and former West Indian international cricketer

Shivnarine "Shiv" Chanderpaul (born August 16, 1974) is a Guyanese former cricketer and former West Indian international cricketer who served as the capt... Read More exploreguyana

1858 Queen Victoria

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... Read More readersdigest

1977 Elvis Aaron Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley, known simply as Elvis, was an American singer and actor who lived from January 8, 1935 to August 16, 1977.

Elvis Aaron Presley, known simply as Elvis, was an American singer and actor who lived from January 8, 1935 to August 16, 1977. He is regarded as one of the twenti... Read More wikimedia

1958 Madonna Louise Ciccone

Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress from the United States.

Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress from the United States. She has influenced many other artists and is fre... Read More smoothradio

1904 Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was an Indian poet born in 1904. "Jhansi ki Rani" is one of her most well-known poems.

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was an Indian poet who lived from 16 August 1904 to 15 February 1948. "Jhansi ki Rani" is one of her most well-known poems (about... Read More amazon

2001 Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen, an Indian badminton player, was born in 2001.

Lakshya Sen (born August 16, 2001) is a badminton player from India. Sen was a former world junior number one. He won gold medals in the boys' singles at the 2... Read More thehindubusinessline

1983 Neha Rathi  Indian wrestler

Neha Rathi, an Indian wrestler, was born in 1983.

Neha Rathi is a wrestler from India. She was born in the village of Bhaproda in the district of Jhajjar in Haryana. Haryana. Her father, Arjuna Award winner Jagroo... Read More

1989 sonam bajwa

Sonam Bajwa, an Indian model and actress who has appeared in films in Punjabi, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, was born in 1989.

Sonampreet Bajwa (born August 16, 1989) is an Indian model and actress who primarily appears in Punjabi and a few Hindi films. In 2012, she competed in the Femina ... Read More iloveindia

1970 Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan, an Indian film actor and producer, was born in 1970.

Saif Ali Khan (born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi on August 16, 1970) is an Indian film actor and producer. Khan, the son of Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Kha... Read More lifestyleasia

August 17
1976  7.9 earthquake

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... Read More

1978 Double Eagle

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 ... Read More historythings

1947 The Radcliffe Line

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... Read More

1978 Disha Vakani

Disha Vakani was born in 1978 and is a film and television actress best known for her role as 'Daya Jethalal Gada' in the popular daily sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.'

Disha Vakani is an Indian film and television actress who was born on August 17, 1978. She rose to prominence as Daya Jethalal Gada in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka O... Read More gossiphub

1967 Supriya Pilgaonkar

Supriya Pilgaonkar was born in 1967 and is a Hindi/Marathi actress. She is also the wife of Sachin Pilgaonkar.

Supriya Pilgaonkar (née Sabnis) is an Indian film and television actress who has appeared in several Marathi and Hindi films and series. She is married to a... Read More filmytoday

1957 Sachin Pilgaonkar

Sachin Pilgaonkar was born in 1957 and is an Indian film and television actor, director, singer, and producer.

Sachin Pilgaonkar, better known by his stage name Sachin, is an Indian Marathi and Hindi-language actor, director, producer, writer, and singer who directed and ac... Read More hamaraphotos

August 18
1962 Ringo Starr

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... Read More wsbtv

1951 Esplanade East, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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... Read More mediaindia

1945 Subhas Chandra Bose, nationalist, Indian, august

Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who lived from 23 January 1897 to 18 August 1945.

Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who lived from 23 January 1897 to 18 August 1945. His defiance of British authority in India made him a hero among In... Read More

1978 Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg, born August 18, 1978, is a comedian, actor, musician, producer, and writer from the United States.

Andy Samberg (born August 18, 1978) is a comedian, actor, musician, producer, and writer from the United States. He is a member of the comedy music group The Lonel... Read More variety

2018  Priyanka Chopra  Nick Jonas

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... Read More usmagazine

1900 Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was an Indian diplomat and politician who was elected as the United Nations General Assembly's first female president in 1990.

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (August 18, 1900 – December 1, 1990) was an Indian diplomat and politician who served as the sixth Governor of Maharashtra and the eigh... Read More wikipedia

1967 Daler Mehndi

Daler Mehndi, an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer, was born in 1967.

Daler Singh (born August 18, 1967) is an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer better known as Daler Mehndi. He was instrumental in making Bhangra... Read More pinkvilla

1959 Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian politician and current Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, was born in 1959.

Nirmala Sitharaman (born August 18, 1959) is an Indian economist and politician who has served as India's Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs since 2019.... Read More wikipedia

1934 Sampooran Singh Kalra

Sampooran Singh Kalra, also known as Gulzar, was an Indian lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film director who was born in 1934.

Sampooran Singh Kalra (born August 18, 1934) is an Indian poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and film director best known for his work in Hindi cinema. He began... Read More commons

August 19
1946 Clinton

William Jefferson Clinton, born August 19, 1946, is a politician from the United States who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.

William Jefferson Clinton, born August 19, 1946, is a politician from the United States who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He... Read More medium

1960 Soviet Union

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... Read More wikipedia

1666 Shivaji

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... Read More digitallibrary

1757 East India Company

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... Read More

1967 Satya Narayana Nadella, Microsoft, chairman, Indian

Satya Narayana Nadella (born August 19, 1967) is a business executive of Indian origin.

Satya Narayana Nadella (born August 19, 1967) is a business executive of Indian origin. He is Microsoft's executive chairman and CEO, succeeding Steve Ballmer ... Read More theverge

1994 Mithun Chakraborty, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri, Sonali Bendre, and Gulshan Grover, Naaraaz, Mahesh

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 ... Read More music.apple

1969 Matthew Langford Perry, Canadian-American , actor, Chandler Bing, Friends

Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is a Canadian-American actor and comedian.

Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He is best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Frie... Read More rte