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. |