What happened on 9 September?
This day blends academic milestones, sovereignty declarations, global rites of
passage, and cultural memory—from India’s universities to national borders and
global observances. 🌏✨
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India Events
2002 – Bihar train tragedy near Aurangabad
A Rajdhani Express passenger train derailed on a bridge over the Dhava River near Aurangabad in Bihar, killing at least 119 people.🌍
World Events
1776 – “United States of America” name adopted
The Second Continental Congress officially declared the new nation as the “United States of America,” replacing “United Colonies.”1850 – California becomes the 31st U.S. state
Remarkably, California was admitted to the Union just two years after the Mexican-American War, bypassing the traditional territorial phase.1948 – North Korea established
Kim Il Sung formally declared the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, establishing North Korea’s statehood.2023 – African Union becomes G20’s 21st permanent member
At the G20 summit in New Delhi, the African Union was admitted as a permanent member, marking a significant shift in global representation.🎂
Birthdays
Indian Personalities
- Bharatendu
Harishchandra (1850) — Often hailed as the
father of modern Hindi literature.
- Leela
Chitnis (1909) — Pioneering Hindi film
actress and filmmaker.
- Captain
Vikram Batra (1975) — Kargil war hero,
awarded Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
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Deaths
Indian Personalities
- Ananda
Coomaraswamy (1947) — Scholar and
philosopher of Indian art and culture.
- Ramvriksha
Benipuri (1968) — Hindi freedom fighter,
writer, and journalist.
- Dr.
Verghese Kurien (2012) — Dairy leader and
social entrepreneur.
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Did You Know?
India’s White Revolution, led by Dr. Verghese
Kurien and celebrated on this date, transformed the country from a milk-deficit
nation to the world’s largest milk producer through community-led cooperatives.
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Final Thoughts
9 September bridges India’s academic legacy and
service to society—from the birth of Bharatendu Harishchandra to the “Milkman
of India.” Globally, it marks birth and identity—such as a new world name, a
new U.S. state, and North Korea’s formation—while showcasing a push toward
inclusive global governance via the G20’s expansion.
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