What happened on 27 August? From architectural pride in Guwahati to
pioneering scientific achievements and cinematic legacies—this date marks
stories of progress, ingenuity, and identity. 🌏✨
Assam & Northeast India
🏛️ 1874 – Northbrook Gate Inaugurated in
Guwahati
Lord
Northbrook, Viceroy of India, was ceremoniously welcomed through a grand arch
at Sukreswar Ghat—now known as Northbrook Gate—which opened on this date. It
remains an elegant historical marker beside the Brahmaputra.
India Events
👩✈️ 1999 – Sonali Banerji Becomes First
Indian Woman Marine Engineer
Born in
Allahabad, she triumphed in a male-dominated field, shattering glass ceilings
in maritime engineering.
💪 1972 – Birth of The Great Khali
Born Dalip
Singh Rana on this day, he would rise to fame as The Great Khali, the giant of professional
wrestling and an internationally recognized Indian athlete.
🏭 1859 – Birth of Sir Dorabji Tata
Industrial
pioneer and co-founder of the Tata Group was born today. Sir Dorabji played a
pivotal role in shaping modern Indian industry and business ecosystems.
World Events
🌋 1883 – Krakatoa Eruption Devastates
Sunda Strait
One of
history’s most violent volcanic eruptions occurred this day, generating
tsunamis and echoing across the globe.
📚 1955 – First Edition of the Guinness
Book of Records Published
Debuting on
this date, the reference book became an international bestseller and cultural
benchmark.
🎂 Birthdays
Indian Personalities
- 🏭 Sir Dorabji Tata (1859) –
Industrial trailblazer
- 💪 The Great Khali (1972) –
Iconic wrestler
🕯️ Deaths
Indian Personalities
- 🎬 Hrishikesh Mukherjee (2006)
– Celebrated filmmaker known for his humanistic cinematic works
💡 Did You Know?
The Northbrook
Gate stands today not just as a colonial monument, but also as a silent witness
to the city’s evolving identity—from empire to independence.
✨ Final Thoughts
27 August spans
heritage, ambition, and cultural legacy—from Guwahati’s architectural emblem to
unprecedented strides in sanitation, sports, and global record-making. A day
that bridges region, nation, and the world—perfect for AssamJobsGuide.com’s
storytelling.
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