15th August events and highlights

An earthquake occurred with the magnitude 8.0 striking the Pacific coast devastates Ica and various regions of Peru killing 514 and injuring 1,090.

French General and Emperor were born. He was one of the most controversial, influential and celebrated figures in human history.

A massive car bomb in the market town of Omagh, Northern Ireland, leaving at least 27 people dead and more than 100 injured.

Russian composer was born.  He was known as one of the fathers of Russian art song. He wrote more than 200 songs, 20 musical comedies, 7 operas, etc.

Hurricane Alicia formed in the Gulf of Mexico hit the Texas Gulf Coast causing 21 deaths, thousands of injuries and billions of dollars in damages.

Italian the writer was born. She was best known for inspiring novels. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926.

In Israel, two Arab girls who helped hijack a Sabena Airlines plane of Belgian origin got a sentence of 25 years in prison.

English retired international cricketer was born.  He is now known as an artist, cricket wicket keeping coach and a football goalkeeping coach.

America was hit by one of the worst droughts ever seen which combined with the market crash leaves many hundreds of thousands without food and shelter.

American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter were born. He earned 2 Academy Awards and 3 Golden Globe Awards.

India’s PM Manmohan Singh confirmed plans to launch a space probe that will orbit Mars, after press reports that the mission was scheduled to begin late next year.

Indian military chief officer and warrior was born. He was the army chief of the The Kingdom of Kittur and fought British East India Company till his death. A Kannada film was produced on his life history in 2012.

India’s PM Manmohan Singh appealed to the people of Indian-controlled Kashmir to end violent protests and said his government is ready to hold talks to resolve their long-standing problems.

Indian film actress was born. He won 3 Film fare Awards and 1 National Film Award and many others.

In India’s part of Kashmir, many Muslims took to the streets again, ignoring a the plea by the country’s prime minister for an end of violence that has left 34 people dead.

Indian philosopher, yogi, guru, poet, and nationalist was born.  He joined the Indian movement for independence from British rule.

A bomb exploded during an Independence Day parade in Dhemaji, killing 18 people, including schoolchildren.

Former Indian cricketer was born.  He won Man of the Series award in One Day International Series. He was also the fielding coach.

India gains independence from Great Britain after some 200 years of British rule.

Indian singer, musician, music composer, and pianist was born. He was awarded Padma Shri in January 2020.