What happened today in history (February 8): Dr. Zakir Husain, Jagjit Singh, Mohammad Azharuddin were born, Queen Mary of Scotland was executed, NASDAQ was founded, Taxi Driver launched, etc.
This day in history (February 8): Celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr. Zakir Husain and Jagjit Singh
Today in History, February 8: The second week of the second month of 2023 has begun. February is called the month of love, but many important events in history also happened during this month.
So let’s take a break from observing the rules of Valentine’s Week and consider the historical significance of today, February 8.
The importance of February 8 is not limited to “Propose Day”. Many important events take place on February 8.
Dig deeper to find out what major events happened on this day (February 8) in sports, politics and the arts, along with famous birthdays and deaths in world history.
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Historical events on this day
- In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots and cousin of Queen Elizabeth I of England, was beheaded for plotting to assassinate her cousin.
- In 1904, the Russo-Japanese offensive began with the Battle of Port Arthur following a surprise torpedo attack by the Japanese.
- In 1955, the Jagirdari land lease system was abolished by the Sindh Government and 1 million acres of land were distributed to landless farmers.
- In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom issued an Order in Council declaring that she and her family would be known as the House of Windsor and that her descendants would take the name “Mountbatten-Windsor”.
- In 1971, America’s NASDAQ, the world’s first electronic stock exchange, was launched.
- In 2014, the first McDonald’s restaurant, often considered a symbol of American capitalism, opened in communist-ruled Vietnam.
Sports event today
- In 1994, Indian cricket all-rounder Kapil Dev set a world record for most test cricket catches with 432. Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan currently holds the record with 800 wickets.
- In 1948, Canada defeated Switzerland 3-0 to win the Olympic ice hockey championship at the St. Louis Winter Olympics. Moritz.
Today’s Arts and Culture Events
- In 1915, The Birth of a Nation, one of the most controversial yet influential films in history, known for its blatant racism and aggressive depiction of the Ku Klux Klan, was released. mat.
- In 1926, Disney Brothers Cartoon Studios was renamed Walt Disney Studios.
- In 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame was established.
- In 1976 came Martin Scorsese’s iconic film Taxi Driver, a morbid tale of loneliness and destiny starring Robert De Niro as a Vietnam War veteran bent on assassination. President of the United States, premiered.
Notable deaths on this day
|
Sir No |
Year of death |
Personality |
|
first |
1587 |
Mary Queen of Scots from 1542-1567, first woman to rule Scotland and known for controversial decisions that eventually led to her imprisonment and execution |
|
2 |
1725 |
Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, who revolutionized the country and transformed it into a powerful and modern empire |
|
3 |
1957 |
John von Neumann, Hungarian-American mathematician, pioneer of modern computing, game theory and nuclear deterrence |
|
4 |
1985 |
William Lyons, British motorcyclist, co-founded the Jaguar automobile company |
|
5 |
1995 |
Kalpana Dutt, Indian independence revolutionary, who participated in the Chittagong armory raid |
Famous birthdays on this day
|
Sir No |
Year of Birth |
Personality |
|
first |
1828 |
Jules Verne, French novelist, poet and playwright who is best known for such popular fantasy books as Around the World in Eighty Days and Journey to the Center of the Earth |
|
2 |
1834 |
Dmitri Mendeleev, Russian chemist and inventor who invented the periodic table of chemical elements |
|
3 |
1897 |
Dr. Zakir Husain, Indian politician, statesman, freedom fighter and educationist, served as President of India from 1967 to 1969 and was also the co-founder of an educational organization famous Jamia Milia Islamia |
|
4 |
1903 |
Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysian politician and lawyer, served as the country’s first Prime Minister and is considered the father of Malaysia |
|
5 |
1931 |
James Dean, American actor is considered a cultural symbol of teenage disillusionment and social isolation thanks to popular drama films such as Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden |
|
6 |
1932 |
John Williams, American conductor, pianist and trombonist who is considered the greatest film composer ever for his iconic and instantly recognizable scores of Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park |
|
7 |
1941 |
Jagjit Singh, Indian musician, composer and singer who revived Indian classical art music including poetry, Ghazal |
|
8 |
1955 |
John Grisham, American criminal lawyer turned author is best known for his popular legal thriller novels, many of which have been adapted into hit Hollywood films, such as A Time to Kill , The Firm and The Pelican Brief |
|
9 |
1963 |
Mohammad Azharuddin, Indian cricketer and former national team captain |
|
ten |
1972 |
Big Show, American professional wrestler and actor known for his large physique |
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