On This Day – 22 August

August 22, 2025

What happened on 22 August? A day remembered for the founding of cities, organizational milestones, humanitarian breakthroughs, and decisive battles that changed the course of history.

On This Day – 22 August

🇮🇳 India Events

  • 1639 – Chennai (Madras) Founded
    The British East India Company acquired land from local Nayak rulers and established the settlement that would evolve into Madras (now Chennai).
  • 1894 – Mahatma Gandhi Forms the Natal Indian Congress
    In South Africa, Gandhi launched the NIC to combat discriminatory policies against Indian traders—laying early groundwork for his leadership in civil rights and nonviolent resistance.
  • 1818 – Death of Warren Hastings
    The first Governor-General of India passed away on this date, closing a significant chapter in colonial administration.

🌍 World Events

  • 1864 – First Geneva Convention Signed
    Twelve nations signed the agreement establishing standards for humanitarian treatment of wounded soldiers, laying the foundation for international humanitarian law.
  • 1485 – Battle of Bosworth Field Ends Wars of the Roses
    Henry Tudor defeated Richard III, leading to the rise of the Tudor dynasty and reshaping English history.
  • 1851 – First America’s Cup Race Won by the Yacht America
    The inaugural yachting competition laid the foundation for what would become the world’s longest-running international sporting trophy.

🎂 Birthdays

Indian Personalities

  • Girijakumar Mathur (1919) – Esteemed modern Hindi poet.

International Personalities

  • Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908) – Trailblazer of street photography.
  • Dua Lipa (1995) – Grammy-winning singer.
  • Leni Riefenstahl (1902) – Influential German filmmaker.

✝️ Deaths

  • Warren Hastings (1818) – First Governor-General of British India.

💡 Did You Know?

The First Geneva Convention (1864) is considered the cornerstone of modern humanitarian law. It was the first international treaty to focus on protecting wounded soldiers and medical staff during war—a revolutionary step in global governance.

📝 Final Thoughts

From the founding of Chennai and Gandhi’s first organized political action, to the signing of the Geneva Convention and the pivotal Battle of Bosworth—22 August remains a date where governance, humanitarian values, and decisive change converge.

For regular updates on government job notifications in Assam, join our channels:

📅 More from this series: On This Day

Tags

Post a Comment

0 Comments