| 1916 | Classical singer and actress MS awarded Bharat Ratna, the country's largest civilian honor. Subbalakshmi was born. |
| 1932 | Nobel laureate Dr. Ronald Ross, who discovered malaria, a deadly disease spread by mosquitoes, was born. |
| 2008 | The employees of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) were awarded the Vishwakarma Award. |
| 2009 | The Incredible Bharat Vigyan Abhiyan, presenting India as an outstanding tourist destination to the world, received the British Award. |
| 1882 | Freedom fighter Balwant Singh was born. |
| 2017 | The most senior of the Indian Air Force and the only Marshal to reach the five-star rank, Arjan Singh died. |
| 1965 | Indian soldier A.M., awarded with Paramveer Chakra B. Tarapore died. |