1517 |
Sultan of Delhi Alexander Shah Lodi died. |
1899 |
The birth of Hare Krishna Mehtab, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and one of the makers of modern Odisha. |
1872 |
Birth of famous Rajasthani poet and freedom fighter Kesari Singh Barhat. |
1916 |
Birth of Yadunath Singh, the revered Indian military hero, Paramveer Chakra |
1947 |
Post independence, postage stamps were issued for the first time in the country. |
1962 |
During the India-China border dispute, China announced a ceasefire. |
1921 |
The Prince of Wales (Emperor Edward VIII) arrived in Bombay (now Mumbai) and the Congress announced a nationwide strike. |
1963 |
India's space program began with the release of rockets from the Thumba region of Kerala. |
1970 |
Renowned Indian scientist Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman passed away. |
2006 |
India and China decided to increase joint cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy. |
2007 |
PepsiCo chairman Indira Nooyi was included on the board of directors of the American Indian Business Council. |