On This Day – 31 July

July 28, 2025

31 July celebrates literature, freedom struggles, and cultural exchange—marking the birth of legends and sacrifices of martyrs.

On This Day – 31 July

🌾 Assam & Northeast India

2022 – North East India Festival concludes in Bangkok

Held from 29–31 July, this cultural diplomacy event showcased Assam and Northeast India's art, music, and traditions in Thailand, deepening ties between India and Southeast Asia.

🌍 Global Events

1971 – Apollo 15 astronauts drive the first lunar rover

NASA made history as astronauts David Scott and James Irwin drove the first lunar vehicle on the Moon's surface.

🇮🇳 Indian Events

1956 – States Reorganisation Act passed

This act reorganized India's states based on linguistic lines, reshaping the country's political map.

🎂 Birthdays

🇮🇳 Indian Personalities

  • Munshi Premchand (1880) – Pioneer of modern Hindi–Urdu literature, author of Godan and Karmabhoomi.
  • D.D. Kosambi (1907) – Historian, mathematician, and Sanskrit scholar who modernized Indian historical analysis.
  • Mumtaz (1947) – Leading Bollywood actress of the 60s and 70s, known for charm and commercial hits.

🌍 International Personalities

  • J.K. Rowling (1965) – British author of the Harry Potter series, one of the world's most successful writers.
  • Wesley Snipes (1962) – American actor and martial artist known for the Blade trilogy.

🕯️ Deaths

🇮🇳 Indian Personalities

  • Udham Singh (1940) – Revolutionary who assassinated O’Dwyer to avenge Jallianwala Bagh; hanged in London.

🌍 International Personalities

  • Chiune Sugihara (1986) – Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
  • Franz Liszt (1886) – Celebrated Hungarian composer and piano virtuoso.

💡 Did You Know?

  • The North East India Festival in Bangkok helped internationalize Assamese culture, with focus on fashion, craft, and heritage.
  • J.K. Rowling and her fictional character Harry Potter share the same birthday: 31 July.
  • Premchand's stories highlighted caste injustice, rural poverty, and women's rights in pre-independence India.

🧠 Final Thoughts

31 July reminds us that revolutions can be fought with words, ideals, and courage. From Premchand’s pen to Udham Singh’s sacrifice, and Northeast India’s global celebration—today marks voices that dared to change the world.

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