1772 |
Raja Rammohun Roy, one of the socio-religious reformers, was born on this day in 1772. He started the Brahmo Samaj movement and raised his voice against evils like child marriage and sati system. |
1987 |
The heartbreaking Hashimpura massacre took place on this day in 1987, in which 19 jawans of Uttar Pradesh were tried for murder. |
1963 |
India's first glider Rohini took off. |
1984 |
Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to conquer Everest, the world's highest peak. |
1988 |
India successfully tested the indigenously developed intercontinental ballistic missile Agni. |
1936 |
Foundation stone of India's first stadium Brabourne Stadium in Bombay |
1949 |
West Germany formally came into existence after adopting the constitution. |
2010 |
Air India Express Boeing 737 crashed while landing in Mangalore. In which 158 people died. |