What happened on 11
August? A day of
sacrifice, sovereignty, and stories of innovation and performance—marked across
history and continents. ✊🌍🎭
🇮🇳
India Events
⚰️ 1908 – Execution of
Khudiram Bose
At
just 18, revolutionary Khudiram Bose was
hanged in Muzaffarpur Jail for his role in the British resistance. He remains
one of India’s youngest freedom fighters to sacrifice his life.
🗺️ 1961
– Dadra and Nagar Haveli merged with India
After
liberation from Portuguese rule, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
were officially integrated into India as a Union Territory.
🌍
World Events
📜 1919 –
Weimar Constitution adopted
Germany
adopted the Weimar Constitution, forming the Weimar
Republic and transitioning to a democratic state post World War I.
🚔 1934 –
First federal prisoners arrive at Alcatraz
Alcatraz Island became a U.S. federal prison as
inmates arrived to what became one of the most feared penitentiaries in the
world.
🔥 1965 –
Watts Riots begin in Los Angeles
The
Watts
Rebellion began after an arrest escalated tensions in the Black
community, leading to six days of unrest during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
🎂
Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian
Personalities
🎬 1961 – Suniel
Shetty
Bollywood actor known for action-packed roles and now also a film producer and
entrepreneur.
🌐
International Personalities
💻 1950 – Steve
Wozniak
American engineer and Apple Inc. co-founder, pioneer of the personal computer
revolution.
🎭 1965 – Viola Davis
American actress and producer, one of the few to win the Triple Crown of Acting
(Oscar, Emmy, Tony).
🔨 1983 – Chris
Hemsworth
Australian actor famous for his role as Thor in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe.
🕯️
Deaths
🌐 International
Personalities
🎭 2014 – Robin
Williams
Legendary American actor and comedian known for roles in Dead Poets Society,
Good
Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more.
💡
Did You Know?
·
🔥 Khudiram Bose
was so young that even British lawyers defended his courage.
·
📜 The Weimar
Constitution influenced several democratic charters worldwide.
·
🚔 Alcatraz
once housed the infamous gangster Al Capone.
·
🔥 Watts Riots
were a turning point in racial justice movements in America.
🧠
Final Thoughts
11 August stands out for its stories of
youthful courage, political change, and influential artists and innovators born
on this day. 🌟💬🕊️
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