April 30 in history: It is Dadasheb Phalke’s birthday today! 

Here are all the important historical events which have had happened this day

History has been often subjugated by almost all of us during our school days, but now, we repent it because competitive exams ask for more than just remembering the facts. We are here to accompany you to accomplish your dream of clearing the competitive exams. Following are some of the historical events that happened on this day which you need to know.

Indian Film Producer Dadasaheb Phalke born

On April 30, 1870, Dadasaheb Phalke is born in Nasik, Maharashtra. His real name was Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke. He was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the Father of Indian cinema. He made his debut film, Raja Harishchandra. In his career, he made 95 feature-length films and 27 short films. Government of India in 1969 The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for lifetime contribution to cinema in his honor.

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Indian Philanthropist T.M.A Pai born

On April 30, 1898, in Udupi, Karnataka, T.M.A. Pai was an Indian doctor, educationist, banker and philanthropist. He was first to start a private, self-financing medical college offering MBBS in India. He laid foundation of many colleges In different states. Along with his brother Pai, established Syndicate bank.

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma was born April 30, 1987, in Nagpur Maharashtra. He played for Mumbai in domestic cricket and captains Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma is also a great environmental supporter. He is the official Rhino Ambassador of WWF-India.

Other historical events in India

1863 Naval Force East India Company was merged with the British Naval Fleet.

1888 Hailstones kill 246 in Moradabad.

In 1958 Shiekh Abdulla was taken into custody.

1977 Nine Congress-ruled states placed under President’s rule. Janata Party formed.

1789 George Washington gives first presidential inaugural address

On April 30, 1789, George Washington is sworn in as the first American President and represents the first inaugural speech at Federal Hall in New York.

1803 US and France Louisiana purchase

On April 30, 1803 representatives of the U.S and France concluded negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase. This massive land sale doubled the size of the American republic.

1897 British Physicist J.J Thompson announces the discovery of the electron

On April 30, 1897, British Physicist J.J Thompson announces his discovery, that atoms were made up of small components. This finding revolutionized the way scientist thought about atom. Thompson has given it a name ‘corpuscles’, what is commonly known as electrons.

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1993 World Wide Web made public

On April 30, 1993, computer scientist Tim Berners-lee released the source code for the world’s first web browser and editor.

1997 Big Ben Stops at 12:11 PM

On April 30, 1997, at exactly 12:11 pm, London’s iconic Big Ben clock stops ticking. For 54 minutes, the world-famous clock stopped working doe exactly 54 minutes.

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