This Day's History

Can you guess what’s common between the following events?<br /><ol><li>India declaring its independence from the British</li><li>Birth of Napolean I</li><li>Bahrain declaring its independence from the British</li><li>Republic of Congo declaring its independence from France</li></ol>Well, we are sure you guessed it, these all happened on 15th August across the last few centuries.<br /><br /> So if you are a curious history buff and like to know the importance of different days, then you are indeed at the right place. Let us fill the bucket of your curiosity with our special podcast series, "This Day's History" where we talk about everything related to a particular day.<br /><br />Learn what happened on this day in the history around the world, from facts of the day, birthdays of important people, interesting events that took place in the past to the area of music, sport, politics, and science - we have it all covered.<br /><br />Download Chimes Mobile App for tons of great Kids' podcasts and audio stories: <a href="http://onelink.to/8uzr4g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://onelink.to/8uzr4g</a><br /><br />Visit our website to know more: <a href="https://chimesradio.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://chimesradio.com </a> <br /><br />Connect with us on our social handles to get all content updates:<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ </a> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio</a><br />

9th August

On 9th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1942: During Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi was arrested by the British Government in Mumbai. 2012:  Usain Bolt, of Jamaica becomes the first to win the 100m and 200m sprint in back to back Olympics. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-09
02:25

10th August

On 10th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1894: V.V. Giri was born in Berhampur, Madras Presidency. was the fourth President of India from 24 August 1969 to 24 August 1974.  1990: NASA's Magellan spacecraft lands on Venus https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-10
02:19

11th August

On 11th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1897:Enid Blyton was born on 11th August 1987, East Dulwich, London, England. She was highly popular British author of stories, poems, plays, and educational books for children. 2008:  Abhinav Bindra wins men's 10m air rifle at the Beijing Olympics, the first ever individual Olympic gold medal for India, and India's first gold medal in any Olympic event since 1980. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-11
02:21

12th August

On 12th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1851 - Isaac Singer was issued a patent on the double-headed sewing machine. 1877 - Phonograph invented by Thomas Alva Edison https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-12
02:12

13th August

On 13th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1913 - Stainless steel was made by Harry Brearley today. 1976 -International Left Handers Day is observed globally on 13th August every year.   https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-13
02:03

14th August

On 14th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1457 - The first book printed in Europe with a colophon bearing the name of the printer was completed in Mainz, Germany. 1947 - Pakistan gains Independence from the British Empire. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-14
02:27

15th August

1947:  India becomes a sovereign and democratic nation, independent from the United Kingdom 1989: F.W. de Klerk becomes President of South Africa https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-15
02:35

16th August

On 16th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1954 -James cameron , Canadian film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, artist, was born.   1930 -  First colour animated sound cartoon film released. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-19
02:28

17th August

On 17th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1908 - First Animated Cartoon Film was released in Paris.  1932 -  Booker prize winner VS Naipaul was born. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-19
01:49

18th August

On 18th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1268 - Helium Gas was discovered by French astronomer Pierre Janssen. 1934 -  Gulzar is an Indian lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film director. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-19
02:36

19 August

On 19th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1897 -  1st electric taxis driven in London 1907 -  Hazari Prasad Dwivedi born, was one of the most famous essayists, novelists, and an exponent of Hindi literature https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-19
02:13

20th August

On 20th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1944 -  Rajiv Gandhi was born in Bombay on 20 August to Indira and Feroze Gandhi.  1946 -  Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy (born 20 August 1946) is an Indian billionaire businessman. He is the founder of Infosys. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-20
02:14

21th August

On 21th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1754 -  William Murdoch, a Scottish engineer and inventor was born. Murdoch was the inventor of the cylinder steam engine and gas lighting. 1946 -  Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986 to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt in Sherwood Content, a small town in Jamaica.  https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-21
02:13

22nd August

On 22nd August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1639 -   Madras was founded on August 22, 1639 when the East India Company ... with the British to settle on East India Company land near White Town. 1946 -  Denis Papin, French scientist was born today. He invented the pressure cooker and suggested the first cylinder and piston steam engine. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-22
02:22

24th August

On 24th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1608 - The East India Company arrived first at Surat, India in 1608 in the ship Hector commanded by William Hawkins and within a few years had established a permanent factory there. 1995 -  Microsoft's Windows 95 release on August 24th, 1995 was a highly anticipated launch. Jay Leno helped launch the software alongside Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates,  https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
02:10

23rd August

On 23rd August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1944 -   Saira Banu was born on 23 August 1944 in Mussorie, British India. Her parents were film producer Mian Ehsan-ul-Haq and film actress Naseem Banu. 1954 -   The First flight of military transport aircraft C - 130 prototype was made on 23rd August 1954 from the Lockheed plant in Burbank, California.  https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
02:27

25th August

On 25th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1930 -  Sir Sean Connery was born. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond Films between 1962 and 1983. 1975 -  The India national polo team participated in the 1975 World Championship in France and won the tournament under the captainship of late Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur.  https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-25
02:16

26th August

On 26th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1910 -  Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic saint and Nobel laureate known for her missionary work with the poor in India, was born today. 1303 -  On 26th August 1303, Alauddin Khilji of the Khilji Dynasty attacked and captured Chittorgarh in a historic battle. https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-26
02:06

27th August

On 27th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1910 -   Donald Bradman averaged 99.94 in Test cricket, over 52 Test Matches, was born today. 1955- On August 27, the first edition of “The Guinness Book of Records” is published in Great Britain; https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-27
02:31

30th August

On 30th August, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1835 -  Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, was founded today in 1835, in the reign of King William IV. 1930 - Warren Edward Buffett was born on August 30, 1930, to his mother Leila and father Howard, a stockbroker-turned-Congressman.    https://chimesradio.com   http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
02:26

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