| 1631 | The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal. He was married to Shah Jahan. |
| 1674 | Jijabai died. She was the wife of Shahaji Bhonsle and mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji. |
| 1858 | Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi received Veergati by taking iron from the British. |
| 1973 | India's famous tennis player Leander Paes was born. |
| 2008 | The Tejas, a light combat aircraft developed in the country, was successfully tested in Bangalore. |
| 2012 | Saina Nehwal became Indonesia Open champion for the third time. |