What happened
on 18 August? A day that
blends political milestones, cosmic discoveries, acts of independence, and
cultural signatures—spanning continents and centuries with moments that shaped
both society and science.
🇮🇳 India Events
1945 – Subhas Chandra Bose dies in plane crash
The valiant freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was reported to have perished in a plane crash near Taihoku (Taipei), Taiwan—marking a tragic turn in India’s struggle for independence.1951 – IIT Kharagpur inaugurated
India’s first Indian Institute of Technology was established in Kharagpur, paving the way for technical education excellence in the nation.🌍 World Events
1920 – Women’s suffrage ratified in the U.S.
Tennessee became the 36th and deciding state to ratify the 19th Amendment, finally granting American women the right to vote—a milestone in democratic history.1877 – Discovery of Mars's moon Phobos
American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered Phobos, one of Mars’s two natural satellites.1958 – Lolita published in the U.S.
Vladimir Nabokov’s provocative novel Lolita was released in the United States, initiating widespread debate that continues to this day.2005 – Java–Bali blackout
A massive electrical failure in Indonesia plunged Java and Bali into darkness, impacting approximately 100 million people before power was restored hours later.🎂 Birthdays
Indian Personalities
- Vijayalakshmi Pandit (1900) – Diplomat, first female
President of the UN General Assembly, and sister of Jawaharlal Nehru.
- A. N. S. Tarapore (1923) – Lieutenant Colonel in
the Indian Army, posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
- Gulzar (S. S. Kalra) (1936) – Renowned poet, lyricist,
and filmmaker whose work resonates across generations.
International Personalities
- Virginia Dare (1587) – First English child born
in the Americas.
- Antonio Salieri (1750) – Italian composer and conductor.
- Roman Polanski (1933) – Acclaimed film director.
- Robert Redford (1936) – Actor and founder of the
Sundance Film Festival.
- Patrick Swayze (1952) – Actor and dancer,
beloved global figure.
- Edward Norton (1969) – Celebrated American
actor.
- Christian Slater (1969) – Versatile actor known
for cult and mainstream hits.
✝️ Deaths
Indian Personalities
- Subhas Chandra Bose (1945) – Revolutionary leader
whose purported demise in a plane crash remains subject of debate and
legend.
- Shree Narayan Chaturvedi (1990) – Eminent Hindi
litterateur and editor, remembered for his dedication to Indian
literature.
International Personalities
- Genghis Khan (1227) – Founder of the Mongol
Empire.
- Honoré de Balzac (1850) – Prolific French novelist
and dramatist.
- B.F. Skinner (1990) – Influential American
psychologist and author.
- Kim Dae-jung (2009) – South Korea’s democratic
president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
💡 Did You Know?
Tennessee’s narrow ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 was decided by a single vote, highlighting how slim margins can reshape national futures.📝 Final Thoughts
18 August weaves together chapters of courage and innovation—from India's technical rise and noble sacrifices to cosmic discovery and political emancipation. Whether through rights movements, lunar finds, cultural controversies, or power restored quickly, these stories remind us of humanity’s resilience and curiosity across ages.For regular updates on government job notifications in Assam, join our channels:
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