Welcome to the
May 20 edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. From the
heights of Mount Everest to technological milestones and artistic legacies, May
20 is packed with achievements that shaped both the global and Indian
landscapes. Let’s explore the moments that made history on this day.
🌍 Global Events on May 20
- 1498 – Vasco da Gama reached
Calicut (modern-day Kozhikode, India), becoming the first European to
reach India by sea. This opened up a major maritime trade route between
Europe and Asia.
- 1873 – Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis
received the patent for blue jeans with copper rivets, revolutionizing
global fashion.
- 1927 – Charles Lindbergh took
off from New York in the Spirit of St. Louis, beginning the first solo
nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
- 2002 – East Timor officially
gained independence from Indonesia, becoming the first new sovereign state
of the 21st century.
🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on May 20
- 1498 – Vasco da Gama’s arrival in
Calicut marked the beginning of European colonial interest in India,
especially the Portuguese era in Kerala.
- 2011 – The Trinamool Congress
led by Mamata Banerjee ousted the long-standing Left government in
West Bengal, marking a major political shift.
- 2020 – Cyclone Amphan made
landfall, severely affecting West Bengal and parts of Odisha. It was one
of the strongest cyclones in the Bay of Bengal in decades.
🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on May 20
- After Cyclone Amphan, the
Assam government took proactive steps in improving its disaster
preparedness and weather monitoring systems.
- Educational institutions across
Assam often remember Vasco da Gama’s historic voyage during
geography and history sessions.
- Political developments in West
Bengal, a
neighbouring state, have often influenced discussions and electoral trends
in parts of Assam.
🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 20
- Honoré de Balzac (1799) – Renowned French novelist and
playwright.
- Cher (1946) – American singer, actress, and
pop icon known for reinventing her image across decades.
- Naseeruddin Shah (1950) – Acclaimed Indian film and
theatre actor, director, and writer.
🕊️ Notable Deaths on May 20
- Christopher Columbus (1506) – Italian explorer whose voyages
led to the general European awareness of the American continents.
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1915) – Prominent Indian freedom
fighter, social reformer, and mentor to Mahatma Gandhi.
💬 Quote of the Day
“The future
depends on what we do in the present.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
🧠 Did You Know?
- Gokhale's moderate political
ideology and emphasis on education laid the groundwork for India's early
freedom movement.
- Levi’s blue jeans, patented on
this day in 1873, were originally designed for miners and have since
become a global fashion staple.
🧾 Closing Thoughts
May 20 is a date of bold steps — from the
first European landing in India to political revolutions and iconic global
achievements. It’s a reminder of how discovery, resilience, and innovation
shape our world.
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