What happened on 15 September?
A day that celebrates engineering marvels, literary legacies, democratic
values, and tragedies that changed minds and laws. From Sir Visvesvaraya’s
vision to church bombings, 15 September weaves a rich tapestry of India and
world history. 🌍🔧📚
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India Events
Engineer’s Day
India observes Engineer’s Day each year on 15 September to honour the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the greatest engineers, whose work included flood control, irrigation and public works.1959 – Launch of Doordarshan
On this date, India’s public service broadcaster, Doordarshan, was launched in Delhi, beginning with a 5 kW transmitter and a small studio. Over time it grew into a national institution.1948 – Arrival of INS Delhi at Mumbai Port
INS Delhi arrived in Bombay (now Mumbai), symbolising India’s growing naval strength in the early post-independence years.🌍
World Events
International Day of Democracy
Declared by the United Nations, this day raises awareness about democracy and its importance globally.1963 – Birmingham Church Bombing
Four African American girls were tragically killed when a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama — a dark moment in the U.S. civil rights struggle.🎂
Birthdays
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Indian Personalities
1861 – Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
— Legendary engineer and statesman.
1876 – Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay — Bengali novelist whose works remain
beloved (e.g. Devdas, Parineeta).
1909 – C. N. Annadurai — Tamil Nadu leader, founder of Dravida Munnetra
Kazhagam, first non-Congress chief minister in India.
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International Personalities
1857 – William Howard Taft
— 27th President of the United States and Chief Justice.
1890 – Agatha Christie — Prolific British author of mystery novels.
1946 – Oliver Stone — American filmmaker and screenwriter.
1984 – Prince Harry — Member of the British royal family.
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Deaths
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Indian Personalities
2012 – Kuppahalli Sitaramayya Sudarshan
— Fifth Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, died on this date.
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Did You Know?
Doordarshan’s launch in 1959 began with just 5
kW transmitter power and minimal programming — it has since grown into one of
India’s primary broadcasting services.
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Final Thoughts
15 September stands out as a day of dual legacy
— honoring those who build (engineers, writers, leaders) and remembering events
that call for change (Democracy Day, civil rights tragedies). It’s a date with
both inspiration and reflection — a reminder of progress and the road ahead.
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