On This Day – 20 September

September 20, 2025

What happened on 20 September?

A day of sacrifice, liberation, births of influential artists and leaders, and causes worth remembering: Assam’s own freedom movement, literary pioneers, and observances for wildlife.

On This Day – 20 September

🇮🇳 India Events

1857 — British troops recapture Delhi

On 20 September 1857, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, British forces recaptured Delhi from rebel control. This marked a turning point in the uprising.

🌄 Assam & Northeast India

1942 — Death of Bhogeswari Phukanani, Assam martyr

Bhogeswari Phukanani, a prominent figure in Assam’s contribution to the Quit India Movement, died on either 20 or 21 September 1942. She is remembered as a martyr who stood up against British rule.

🌍 International Events

International Red Panda Day

Observed annually on the third Saturday of September (which falls around this date), this day is dedicated to raising awareness about red pandas, their habitat conservation, and threats they face in the wild.

🎂 Birthdays

🇮🇳 Indian Personalities

  • Mahesh Bhatt (1948) — Film director, producer and screenwriter.
  • Soundarya Rajinikanth (1984) — Film director & designer, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth.

🌍 International Personalities

  • Upton Sinclair (1878) — American author, social activist, known for The Jungle.
  • Sophia Loren (1934) — Italian actress, international film icon.
  • Red Auerbach (1917) — American basketball coach & pioneer.

✝️ Deaths

🇮🇳 Indian Personalities

  • Bhogeswari Phukanani (1942) — Assamese freedom movement activist, martyr of the Quit India Movement.

💡 Did You Know?

The sacrifice of Bhogeswari Phukanani is commemorated in Assam through institutions named after her, including a civil hospital in Nagaon and an indoor stadium in Guwahati. Her role underscores how women played active, sometimes under-recognized parts in India’s struggle for independence.

📝 Final Thoughts

20 September threads narratives of resistance, heritage, and culture: from the recapture of Delhi in 1857 to Assam’s martyrs, and the lives of eminent artists born on this day. It’s a reminder that history is woven from both large political events and individual stories of courage.

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