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On August 18, 1962, Ringo Starr made his debut as a member of the Beatles at a horticultural society dance in Port Sunlight.
On August 18, 1962, Ringo Starr made his debut as a member of the Beatles at a horticultural society dance in Port Sunlight. Following his appearance at the Cavern...
The Indian Institute of Technology was founded in Kharagpur in 1951.
Initially, the IIT started functioning from 5, Esplanade East, Calcutta, and very soon shifted to Hijli in Sept. 1950. The present name 'Indian Institute of Te...
Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who lived from 23 January 1897 to 18 August 1945.
Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who lived from 23 January 1897 to 18 August 1945. His defiance of British authority in India made him a hero among In...
Andy Samberg, born August 18, 1978, is a comedian, actor, musician, producer, and writer from the United States.
Andy Samberg (born August 18, 1978) is a comedian, actor, musician, producer, and writer from the United States. He is a member of the comedy music group The Lonel...
In 2018, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas announced their engagement in Mumbai, India, with an engagement party.
On August 18, 2018, Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas exchanged rings in a private engagement ceremony in Mumbai. The ceremony, which inclu...
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was an Indian diplomat and politician who was elected as the United Nations General Assembly's first female president in 1990.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (August 18, 1900 – December 1, 1990) was an Indian diplomat and politician who served as the sixth Governor of Maharashtra and the eigh...
Daler Mehndi, an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer, was born in 1967.
Daler Singh (born August 18, 1967) is an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer better known as Daler Mehndi. He was instrumental in making Bhangra...
Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian politician and current Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, was born in 1959.
Nirmala Sitharaman (born August 18, 1959) is an Indian economist and politician who has served as India's Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs since 2019....
Sampooran Singh Kalra, also known as Gulzar, was an Indian lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film director who was born in 1934.
Sampooran Singh Kalra (born August 18, 1934) is an Indian poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and film director best known for his work in Hindi cinema. He began...
William Jefferson Clinton, born August 19, 1946, is a politician from the United States who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
William Jefferson Clinton, born August 19, 1946, is a politician from the United States who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He...
In 1960, the Soviet Union launches the satellite Korabl-Sputnik 2 with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, two rats, and a variety of plants.
The Soviet Union launches the satellite Korabl-Sputnik 2 on August 19, 1960, along with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, two rats, and a variety of plants. Str...
In 1666, Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's interment in Agra in a fruit basket.
Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's interment in Agra in a fruit basket in 1666.
After a thorough inspection, the security personnel passed the basket with...
On this day, August 19, 1757, the East India Company minted its first rupee coin.
On this day, August 19, 1757, the East India Company minted its first rupee coin. The first rupee coin, known as a sicca, was minted in Kolkata and used as legal t...
Satya Narayana Nadella (born August 19, 1967) is a business executive of Indian origin.
Satya Narayana Nadella (born August 19, 1967) is a business executive of Indian origin. He is Microsoft's executive chairman and CEO, succeeding Steve Ballmer ...
Mahesh Bhatt directed Naaraaz, a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action drama film starring Mithun Chakraborty, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri, Sonali Bendre, and Gulshan Grover.
Mahesh Bhatt directed Naaraaz, a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action drama film starring Mithun Chakraborty, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri, Sonali Bendre, and Gulshan ...
Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is a Canadian-American actor and comedian.
Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He is best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Frie...
On August 20, 1920, professional football was born.
Football is a group of team sports that involve kicking a ball to score a goal to varying degrees. Unqualified, the term football usually refers to the most popula...
Lafangey Parindey is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra, starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone.
Lafangey Parindey is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra, starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deep...
Demetria Devonne Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is a singer, songwriter, and actress from the United States.
Demetria Devonne Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is a singer, songwriter, and actress from the United States. Following her appearances on the children's televis...
1879 Oldsmobile is founded by Ransom Eli Olds of Olds Motor Works
Ransom On August 21, 1897, Eli Olds of Lansing, Michigan, founded Olds Motors Works, which would later become Oldsmobile. In 1883, Olds, who was born in Geneva, Oh...
Hawaii becomes the 50th state
Congress passed the Admission Act on March 18, 1959, and on August 21, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared Hawaii the 50th state by proclamation.<...
21st August 1972: Wildlife Protection Act is Passed (INDIA)
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was approved by the Indian Parliament on August 21st, 1972. Hunting, exploitation, and cruelty toward plants and animals are p...
Dil Se.. (lit. 'From the Heart..') is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed and written by Mani Ratnam
Dil Se.. (lit. 'From the Heart..') is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed and written by Mani Ratnam, and produced by Ratnam, Ram ...
Usain Bolt, born August 21, 1986, is a retired Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
Usain Bolt, born August 21, 1986, is a retired Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the greatest of all time. He holds the world records for the 100 m, 200 m, and ...
An Italian who had worked as a handyman for the museum in 1911 stole Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre.
An Italian who had worked as a handyman for the museum in 1911 stole Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre. Two years later, the now-famous...
The First America’s Cup is held
On August 22, 1851, the schooner America, built in the United States, defeats a fleet of Britain's finest ships in a race around England's Isle of Wight.
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(Madras Day) 1639 – Madras (now Chennai), India, is founded by the British East India Company on a sliver of land bought from local Nayak rulers.
The East India Company purchased some land along the coast on August 22, 1639, and that's when Madras was established. Madraspatnam was the name given to Chenn...
James Kimberley Corden is an English comedian, actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host who was born on August 22, 1978.
James Kimberley Corden is an English comedian, actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host who was born on August 22, 1978. He is best known in the United...
1966 First Photograph of the Earth Taken From the Orbit of the Moon
The first photo of Earth taken by a spacecraft from near the Moon was sent to Earth on August 23, 1966. The image was sent from the Lunar Orbiter I to Earth and re...
Kobe Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was a professional basketball player from the United States.
Kobe Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was a professional basketball player from the United States. He was a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lak...
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya is a 2002 Indian Hindi romantic action film directed, produced, written, and starring Sohail Khan.
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya is a 2002 Indian Hindi romantic action film directed, produced, written, and starring Sohail Khan. Sameera Reddy also makes her acting debut....
NATO went into effect on 24th August 1949
The North Atlantic Treaty, also known as the Washington Treaty, is the treaty that serves as the legal foundation for and governs the North Atlantic Treaty Organiz...
During the 1971 season, the Indian cricket team toured England and played 19 first-class matches, winning seven, losing one, and drawing eleven.
During the 1971 season, the Indian cricket team toured England and played 19 first-class matches, winning seven, losing one, and drawing eleven.
Ind...
2006 Pluto is Declassified as a Planet
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) reduced Pluto's classification to a "dwarf planet" in August 2006. As a result, only the rocky planets in ...
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai is a 2000 Hindi drama film starring Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan feature in the 2000 Hindi drama film Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai. Preeti, who testified against Babloo Choudhry's brother ...
Stephen Fry, in full Stephen John Fry, (born August 24, 1957, London, England), British actor, comedian, author, screenwriter, and director
Stephen Fry, whose full name is Stephen John Fry, was born on August 24, 1957, in London, England. He is a British actor, comedian, novelist, screenwriter, and dir...
Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is a filmmaker and artist from the United States.
Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is a filmmaker and artist from the United States. Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before...
In 1955, NBC broadcast the first color television broadcast of a Davis Cup tennis match!
In 1955, NBC broadcast the first color television broadcast of a Davis Cup tennis match!
NBC made history yet again in 1955 when they broadcast the first co...
Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia.
Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia. Her ancestors were Albanians. She felt a strong call from God when she was t...
Abbas-Mustan directed the Indian Hindi-language action comedy film Baadshah. On August 27, 1999, it was released.
Abbas-Mustan directed the Indian Hindi-language action comedy film Baadshah. On August 27, 1999, it was released. The film's lead actors are Shah Rukh Kh...
The first edition of "The Guinness Book of Records" is published in Great Britain on August 27, 1955, and it quickly becomes a hit.
The first edition of "The Guinness Book of Records" is published in Great Britain on August 27, 1955, and it quickly becomes a hit. The annual publicatio...
