What happened on 1 October?
A day marked by new beginnings (states, awareness days), international recognition, and cultural icons.
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India Events
1953 — Formation of Andhra State from Madras Presidency
On 1 October 1953, a Telugu-speaking portion was carved out of the Madras State to form Andhra State, marking an early step in reorganization of states on linguistic lines.🌍
International Events & Observances
International Day of Older Persons
Observed globally on 1 October to recognize the contributions and rights of older people.World Vegetarian Day
This day is observed each year to promote vegetarian living and to kick off Vegetarian Awareness Month.International Coffee Day
Celebrated on 1 October to honour coffee as a beverage and highlight its economic and cultural importance.🎂
Birthdays
Indian Personalities
Sachin Dev Burman (1906)
— Legendary music composer born on 1 October in Comilla (then Bengal
Presidency, now Bangladesh). His compositions are deeply loved across India.
Ram Nath Kovind (1945)
— Former President of India was born on 1 October 1945.
Sivaji Ganesan (1928)
— Legendary Tamil actor, often cited in lists of eminent personalities for 1
October birthdays.
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Deaths
Indian Personalities
Aditya Vikram Birla (1995)
— Industrialist who died on 1 October 1995.
Abdul Rahim (1627)
— Poet in Emperor Akbar’s court, died on 1 October 1627.
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Did You Know?
- The
carving out of Andhra State in 1953 from the Madras Presidency was
one of the earliest linguistic reorganizations of a major Indian state,
paving the way for further reorganizations in 1956 and later.
- World
Vegetarian Day was established in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian
Society, and has since been adopted globally as the launch for Vegetarian
Awareness Month.
- International
Day of Older Persons (1 October) was established by the UN in 1990
(Resolution 45/106) and first observed in 1991 to bring attention to the
social, economic, and health issues of ageing.
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Final Thoughts
1 October is a date of acknowledgment and
beginnings — from the birth of Andhra State to honoring our elders and
promoting plant-based living. While Assam/Northeast may need more local notes,
these national and global observances ensure the day carries weight year after
year.
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