Today in History

17 Sep, 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 September 17, throughout India and around the world.

17 September 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 September.

World Patient Safety Day

Famous People's Birthday on 17 September 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 September.

1990 - Nia Sharma Birthday

Nia Sharma (born 17 September 1990) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi television.

1986 - Priya Anand Birthday

Priya Anand (born 17 September 1986) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Tamil films.

1986 - Ravichandran Ashwin Birthday

Ravichandran Ashwin is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the Indian cricket team.

1985 - Dhanya Mary Varghese Birthday

Dhanya Mary Varghese is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema and television.

1983 - Sanaya Irani Birthday

Sanaya Irani (born 17 September 1983) is an Indian actress. She is known for playing Gunjan in Miley Jab Hum Tum, Khushi in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?

1950 - Narendra Modi Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born.

1943 - T. Subbarami Reddy Birthday

T. Subbarami Reddy (born 17 September 1943) is an Indian industrialist, politician, film producer, and a philanthropist.

1940 - Surva Mukherjee Jayanti

Surva Mukherjee was born on 17 September 1940 in Jessore District of Bengal Presidency.

1930 - Lalgudi Jayaraman Jayanti

Lalgudi Jayaraman, India's famous violinist, was born.

1922 - Vance Bourjaily Jayanti

Vance Bourjaily, American author, novelist, playwright, journalist and essayist, was born.

1915 - Maqbool Fida Husain Jayanti

Maqbool Fida Husain 17 September 1915 was an Indian artist known for executing bold.

1885 - Keshav Sitaram Thackeray Jayanti

Keshav Sitaram Thackeray was an Indian social reformer. He campaigned against superstitions, untouchability, child marriage and dowry.

1879 - E. V. Ramaswami Nayakkar Jayanti

Tamil Indian freedom fighter, politician and social activist E. V. Ramaswami Nayakkar was born.

1867 - Gaganendranath Tagore Jayanti

Gaganendranath Tagore, the famous Indian cartoonist, was born.

1864 - Anagarika Dharmapala Jayanti

Anagarika Dharmapala was born.

Death Anniversaries on 17 September

Some people become famous because of their good work even after death. Today, on 17 September, 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 September:

Events At A Glance

Today's day - Diwas	World Patient Safety Day
Movies World - Entertainment	Nia Sharma Birthday, Priya Anand Birthday, Dhanya Mary Varghese Birthday, Sanaya Irani Birthday, T. Subbarami Reddy Birthday, Lalgudi Jayaraman Jayanti, Gaganendranath Tagore Jayanti
Politicians - Political Arena	Narendra Modi Birthday, Surva Mukherjee Jayanti
Sports (Youth) Icon	Ravichandran Ashwin Birthday
Literary Field	Keshav Sitaram Thackeray Jayanti, Anagarika Dharmapala Jayanti
National Movement & Armed Forces	E. V. Ramaswami Nayakkar Jayanti

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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.

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