What happened
on 4 August? From Assam’s
press revolution and India’s nuclear breakthrough to the birth of global and
Indian icons—discover the events that shaped this day.
🌾 Assam & Northeast India
1939 – The Assam Tribune launched in Dibrugarh
Freedom fighter Radha Govinda Baruah launched The Assam Tribune as a weekly English paper on 4 August 1939. It later moved to Guwahati and became one of Northeast India’s most respected dailies.1965 – First issue of Assamese daily Dainik Asam
Published by the Assam Tribune group, Dainik Asam was launched on this day in 1965 as Assam’s leading Assamese-language daily.🌍 Global Events
1914 – Britain declares war on Germany
After Germany invaded Belgium, the UK entered World War I on this day, triggering one of history’s deadliest conflicts.1944 – Anne Frank's family arrested by the Gestapo
Anne Frank and her family were captured in Amsterdam after hiding for over two years. Her diary remains a powerful Holocaust document.🇮🇳 India Events
1956 – APSARA nuclear reactor becomes operational
On 4 August 1956, APSARA, Asia’s first nuclear research reactor, went critical at BARC, Trombay, marking a major milestone in India’s atomic energy journey. It was inaugurated by PM Nehru.🎂 Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
- Arbaaz Khan (1967) – Indian actor, producer, and
director known for roles in Dabangg and Shootout at Lokhandwala.
🌍 International Personalities
- Barack Obama (1961) – 44th President of the United
States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Louis Armstrong (1901) – American jazz legend celebrated
for his groundbreaking trumpet performances and vocals.
🕯️ Deaths
🌍 International Personalities
- Hans Christian Andersen (1875) – Danish fairy tale author known
for classics like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Enver Pasha (1922) – Ottoman military leader, key
figure in the Empire’s final years during WWI.
💡 Did You Know?
- The Assam Tribune and Dainik Asam—both
launched on 4 August—continue to shape public opinion and journalism in
Assam.
- APSARA’s success in 1956 laid the
foundation for India's nuclear research, ahead of many developing nations.
- Barack Obama’s birth in 1961 and
Louis Armstrong’s legacy highlight this day’s contribution to global
culture and politics.
🧠 Final Thoughts
4 August shines with Assam’s literary legacy,
India’s nuclear aspirations, and global inspiration—from scientific milestones
to leaders who changed the world.
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