Today in History

21 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 21, throughout India and around the world.

21 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 21 August.

World Senior Citizen's Day

Famous People's Birthday on 21 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 21 August.

1982 - Kanika kapoor Birthday

Kanika Kapoor was born in 1981 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, into a Khatri family

1978 - Bhumika Chawla Birthday

Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Hindi films.

1927 - B. Satya Narayana Reddy

A freedom fighter, socialist leader and former Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, B. Satya Narayana Reddy was born.

1922 - Mel Fisher Jayanti

Mel Fisher, American treasure hunter and founder of the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, was born.

1912 - Maan Siigh 2 Jayanti

Major General Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II was 21 August 1912.

1910 - Narayan Shridhar Bendre

Famous Indian painter Narayan Shridhar Bendre was born.

1871 - Gopal Krishna Deodhar Jayanti

Gopal Krishna Deodhar, India's famous social worker and servant, was born.

Death Anniversaries on 21 August

Some people become famous because of their good work even after death. Today, on 21 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 21 August:

2021 - Kalyan Singh Punyatithi

Kalyan Singh (5 January 1932 - 21 August 2021) was an Indian politician and a member of the BJP, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and as Governor of Rajasthan.

2006 - Bismillah Khan Punyatithi

Renowned shehnai player Bismillah Khan passed away at the age of 90.

1995 - Subrahmanyam Chandrasekhar Punyatithi

Astrophysicist Subrahmanyam Chandrasekhar passed away.

1981 - Kaka Kalelkar Punyatithi

India's renowned Gandhian freedom fighter, educationist, journalist and writer Kaka Kalelkar passed away.

1978 - Vinoo Mankad Punyatithi

He was one of the great cricket players of India. His name is counted among the best all-rounders in the world. Vinoo Mankad passed away.

1931 - Pandit Vishnu Digambar Punyatithi

Paluskar died on 21 August 1931, three days after his 59th birthday.

Events At A Glance

Today's day - Diwas	World Senior Citizen's Day
Movies World - Entertainment	Bismillah Khan Punyatithi, Pandit Vishnu Digambar Punyatithi
Politicians - Political Arena	Kalyan Singh Punyatithi
Sports (Youth) Icon	Vinoo Mankad Punyatithi
National Movement & Armed Forces	Kaka Kalelkar 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.

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