What happened on 9
August? A day
marked by revolutionary courage, the horrors of war, and the birth and passing
of individuals who shaped India's cultural and political identity.
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India Events
1925 – Kakori Train Robbery
A group of Indian revolutionaries led by Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendra Lahiri, and others executed a daring robbery on a train near Kakori (Uttar Pradesh) to seize British treasury funds and support the independence movement.1942 – Mass arrests after Quit India call
Following Mahatma Gandhi’s “Do or Die” speech the previous day, British authorities launched a massive crackdown on Indian leaders. Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, and other Congress leaders were arrested, sparking violent protests across the country.1971 – Indo-Soviet Treaty signed
India and the Soviet Union entered into the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation on this date, reinforcing strategic ties amidst geopolitical shifts in South Asia.🌾
Assam & Northeast India
The
impact of the Quit India Movement reverberated across the Northeast. In Assam,
students and workers protested in Guwahati, Nagaon, and Tezpur. Railway lines
and telegraph wires were sabotaged to disrupt British control.
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World Events
1945 – Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan
The U.S. dropped the second atomic bomb, codenamed “Fat Man,” on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 70,000 people instantly. This devastating event forced Japan to surrender, ending World War II.1974 – Richard Nixon resigns as U.S. President
One day after announcing his resignation, Richard Nixon officially stepped down, becoming the first American president to resign from office due to the Watergate scandal.2014 – Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri
The fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a police officer sparked widespread protests and became a major catalyst for the Black Lives Matter movement.1854 – “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau published
This cornerstone of American literature and the transcendentalist movement was first published on 9 August.International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Observed annually on 9 August, this UN-designated day celebrates Indigenous cultures and raises awareness of their rights and contributions globally.🎂
Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian
Personalities
1893 – Shivpujan Sahay
Renowned Hindi
and Bhojpuri writer, editor, and novelist who made significant
contributions to modern Hindi literature.
1897 – E. Krishna Iyer
Lawyer, freedom fighter, and key figure in the revival of
Bharatanatyam, who helped preserve India’s classical dance
traditions.
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International Personalities
1776 – Amedeo Avogadro
Italian scientist best known for Avogadro’s Law, a
cornerstone of modern chemistry.
1922 – Philip Larkin
Influential British poet and librarian, known for his
sharp, reflective verse and cultural commentary.
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Deaths
🇮🇳 Indian
Personalities
1970 – Trailokyanath Chakraborty
Veteran Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who spent over 30
years in British prisons for his nationalist activities.
🌍 International Personalities
1995 – Jerry Garcia
Cultural icon and musician of the Grateful Dead.
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Did You Know?
·
The
Kakori Conspiracy was meticulously planned and executed, but it eventually led
to the capture and hanging of many involved, becoming a symbol of martyrdom in
India's freedom struggle.
·
Nagasaki
was not the original target for the atomic bomb; it became the fallback target
after clouds obscured Kokura.
·
E.
Krishna Iyer, once a legal advocate, left his practice to dedicate himself to
arts and culture, helping establish institutions like the Music Academy in
Chennai.
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Final Thoughts
9
August is a day of profound impact—from the flames of revolution in
India, to the tragic climax of World War II,
and the political
fallouts in global leadership. It reminds us of the high costs
of freedom and the courage of those who dared to reshape the world.
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