On This Day – 30 August

August 28, 2025

What happened on 30 August? This date marks significant moments in history — from Guru Ram Das becoming the fourth Sikh Guru in 1574 🙏 to the observance of National Small Industry Day in India 🏭. Globally, it witnessed Shackleton’s daring Antarctic rescue 🧭, the establishment of the Washington–Moscow hotline ☎️, Azerbaijan’s independence 🇦🇿, and Turkey’s Victory Day 🇹🇷. It is also a day to remember great minds like Bhagwati Charan Verma 📖, Warren Buffett 💰, Mary Shelley ✍️, and Mikhail Gorbachev 🌍.

On This Day – 30 August

🇮🇳 Indian Events

1574 – Guru Ram Das Becomes Fourth Sikh Guru 🙏

Guru Ram Das was appointed the fourth Sikh Guru, shaping Sikh institutions and devotional hymns.

1903 – Birth of Bhagwati Charan Verma 📖

Renowned Hindi novelist, best known for his celebrated work Chitralekha.

2014 – Death of Bipan Chandra 📚

Eminent historian of modern India, remembered for his works on Indian freedom struggle.

National Small Industry Day 🏭

Observed every year on 30 August to recognise the contribution of MSMEs to India’s economy.

🌍 World Events

1916 – Shackleton Rescues Endurance Crew 🧭

Ernest Shackleton successfully rescues his stranded men from Elephant Island, Antarctica.

1963 – Washington–Moscow Hotline Established ☎️

Direct line between U.S. and Soviet Union becomes operational after the Cuban Missile Crisis.

1967 – Thurgood Marshall Appointed ⚖️

Confirmed as the first Black justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

1991 – Azerbaijan Declares Independence 🇦🇿

Azerbaijan restores independence from the Soviet Union.

1922 – Victory Day in Turkey 🇹🇷

Commemorates the Battle of Dumlupınar, a decisive moment in the Turkish War of Independence.

🎂 Birthdays

🇮🇳 Indian

1903 – Bhagwati Charan Verma 📖
Hindi novelist, author of Chitralekha.

🌍 International

1797 – Mary Shelley ✍️
English novelist, author of Frankenstein.

1930 – Warren Buffett 💰
American investor and philanthropist, one of the world’s richest men.

1972 – Cameron Diaz 🎬
American actress.

✝️ Deaths

🇮🇳 Indian

2014 – Bipan Chandra 📚
Eminent Indian historian.

🌍 International

2003 – Charles Bronson 🎥
American actor known for action films.

2015 – Oliver Sacks 🧠
British neurologist and author.

2022 – Mikhail Gorbachev 🌍
Last leader of the Soviet Union, remembered for reforms and ending the Cold War.

💡 Did You Know?

The very first test message sent over the Washington–Moscow hotline in 1963 was the pangram:
“THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPED OVER THE LAZY DOG 1234567890” — ensuring all letters and numbers worked properly.

📝 Final Thoughts

30 August marks a day of historic milestones, cultural contributions, and global significance. From Guru Ram Das shaping Sikh history to Azerbaijan’s independence and the establishment of the Washington–Moscow hotline, the date reflects turning points in religion, politics, literature, and diplomacy. It is also a day to celebrate literary icons like Mary Shelley and Bhagwati Charan Verma, while remembering influential figures such as Bipan Chandra and Mikhail Gorbachev, whose legacies continue to inspire generations.

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