Today's History

17 Aug, 2025's History

The study of the past is known as history. Historical events are the foundation of human civilization. These events are crucial for competitive exams and everyday life, especially in the academic world.
See below for more information about similar events that occurred today on August 17, throughout India and around the world.

17 August History

Some days/dates are observed by various groups or a community, country, national, or international organisations in commemoration of a specific person, event, or acknowledgment. Let us look at the Important days in 17 August.

birthday-icon.pngFamous People's Birthday on 17 August Birth Anniversary

Birthdays of notable people and popular celebrities who have set an example of living an inspiring life in front of society, country. Learn about famous personalities born on 17 August.

1993 - Nidhi Agrawal Birthday Download App Twitter Facebook instagram

Nidhi Agrawal was born in 1993.

1963 - S. Shankar Birthday Download App instagram Twitter Facebook

S. Shankar was born in 1963.

1961 - Anamika Birthday Download App

Renowned poetess of Hindi language Anamika was born.

1941 - Y.V. Reddy Birthday Download App

Y.V. Reddy, twenty-first Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, was born.

1941 - Bimal Jalan Birthday Download App

Bimal Jalan (born 17 August 1941) is a former Governor of Reserve Bank of India and was a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha

1916 - Amritlal Nagar Jayanti Download App

Amritlal Nagar, who is most famous as a novelist in the literary world, was born.

deat--anniversaries.pngDeath Anniversaries on 17 August

Some people become famous because of their good work even after death. Today, on 17 August, on the death anniversary of those people, let us know about them so that they always remain present in our memories.
A list of Death Anniversaries of Famous People on 17 August:

1982 - Father Kamil Bulke Punyatithi Download App

Renowned litterateur, Father Kamil Bulke, who was born in 'Rumscapelle' village of Flanders State, Belgium, passed away.

1949 - Pulin Bihari Das Punyatithi Download App

Pulin Bihari Das, a great freedom lover and revolutionary, passed away.

1909 - Madanlal Dhingra Punyatithi Website

Madan Lal Dhingra (18 September 1883 - 17 August 1909) was a leading revolutionary of the Indian freedom struggle. He was sentenced to death at the young age of 24.

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Today's day - DiwasIndependence Day (Indonesia)
National Movement & Armed ForcesPulin Bihari Das Punyatithi, Madanlal Dhingra Punyatithi

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"History" is not just a collection of dates and events; it is the heartbeat of time that brings the echoes of the past alive in the present. It is a chain of stories that resonate with tales of kings, commoners, wars, love, sacrifices, and knowledge. History tells us where we come from, what we have learned, and where we can go.

It is a wonderful medium to peek into the alleys of the past, which not only brings forth the wisdom and struggles of our ancestors but also guides our present and future.
History is the mirror in which we see not only our identity but also understand the journey of civilization. In the words of E.H. Carr, history is essentially a dialogue between the past and the present. Human civilization stands on the foundation of these historical events. We can learn a lot from these events. These events are especially important for competitive exams, everyday life, and the academic world.

At ultranewstv.com, we maintain such historical records in a detailed and organized manner. Here, you will learn about the events inscribed on the pages of history and know about the incidents that changed the shape of the world. Also, details about famous personalities, their birthdays, birth anniversaries (special birthdays), and death anniversaries (special tribute articles) are a major highlight of our website.

In competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, CAPF, Police, etc., questions are also asked about dates and important days. To know about the events that happened today or today's history, be sure to visit the ‘Aaj ka Itihas - Today in History’ section. This section will serve as a history hub or history library for you.
In short, we present to you — the Historical Diary.

 
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