What happened on 23 September?
A day of farewells, state honour, and cultural mourning: Assam bids its final goodbye to a beloved icon Zubeen Garg, rites observe deep respect, and remembrance fills the air.
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India Events
1965 — Indo-Pakistani War ends under UN-mandated ceasefire
On 23 September 1965, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 officially ended when both sides agreed to a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, restoring status quo ante and preventing further escalation.1803 — Battle of Assaye
On 23 September 1803, the Battle of Assaye was fought between Maratha forces and the British East India Company. This decisive battle is remembered as one of the major early conflicts in the Maratha–British wars.🌄
Assam & Northeast India
2025 — Cremation of Zubeen Garg with State Honours
Beloved Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore on 19 September 2025, leaving the state and nation in profound grief. On 23 September, he was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi NC village near Guwahati, with Vedic hymns, a gun salute by Assam Police, and the presence of thousands of mourners.🌍
International / World Events
1846 — Discovery of the planet Neptune
On the night of 23–24 September 1846, astronomers discovered Neptune, based on mathematical prediction due to perturbations in Uranus’s orbit. This added a new member to the known planets in our solar system.1932 — Founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
On 23 September 1932, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was officially declared, uniting the kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd under King Abdulaziz. This is celebrated every year as Saudi National Day.1952 — Nixon’s “Checkers” speech
On 23 September 1952, Richard Nixon (then U.S. Vice Presidential candidate) delivered a televised speech, famously defending himself against accusations of using campaign funds improperly — and referencing a dog named Checkers. The speech became part of political communication history.🎂
Birthdays
Indian Personalities
- 1908
— Ramdhari Singh Dinkar — Renowned Hindi poet
and nationalist writer, known for his patriotic and philosophical poetry.
- 1952
— Anshuman Gaekwad — Indian cricketer who
played many Test matches for India, later a coach.
International Personalities
- 1949
— Bruce Springsteen — Iconic American
singer-songwriter known for energetic performances and working-class
themes.
- 1838
— Victoria Woodhull — First woman to run for
US presidency (1872), also noted as a suffragist, orator, and political
activist.
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Deaths
Indian Personalities
- 1996
— Silk Smitha — Indian actress known for her bold
performances in South Indian cinema. She died on 23 September 1996.
International Personalities
- 1939
— Sigmund Freud — Founder of
psychoanalysis, whose works deeply shaped psychology and the understanding
of the unconscious. Died on 23 September 1939.
- 1973
— Pablo Neruda — Chilean poet, Nobel
laureate, one of the most influential and widely read Latin American poets
of the 20th century; died on 23 September 1973.
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Did You Know?
- The
1965 Indo-Pakistani War ceased on 23 September under UN mediation;
this date is often viewed as curtailing further conflict following intense
battles.
- Neptune’s
discovery in 1846 was one of the triumphs of predictive astronomy; the
planet was first observed only after scientists calculated its likely
position from deviations in Uranus’s motion.
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last rites for Zubeen Garg on 23 September included a gun salute,
performance of Vedic hymns, and state-honour ceremonies. The state
government also ordered a second post-mortem earlier that day.
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mortal remains were kept at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex
(Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati) before being taken to Kamarkuchi, Sonapur,
for the cremation. The public was given time to pay respects.
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Final Thoughts
23 September this year will be remembered by
many in Assam as a day of collective grief and homage. Zubeen Garg’s cremation
with full state honours marks the passing of not just a music legend, but
someone whose voice and identity resonated deeply with the culture of Assam.
It’s a reminder of how public mourning can unite, honour, and preserve
remembrance.
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