Today Importance - 23th August

Today Importance - 23th August

23-Aug-1573

Akbar left for Agra after receiving news of a massive rebellion. He reached Ahmedabad by forced march on eleventh day.

23-Aug-1872

Tanguturi Prakasam, the extraordinary legal advisor, columnist, patriot, legislator, pioneer, social reformer and previous Boss Pastor of Andhra Pradesh, was brought into the world in Kanuparthi town of Ongole area, Andhra Pradesh.

23-Aug-1933

Mahatma Gandhi was released from government custody at the Poona Civil Hospital after doctors warned that his hunger strike could endanger his life. Gandhi, who fasted for eight days before being re-arrested by the British authorities, weighed 90 pounds at the time of his release. There was much speculation about what the nationalist leaders would do if they regained power, but the general belief was that the British authorities would arrest them again if they resumed civil disobedience.

23-Aug-1942

Freedom fighter Gorabai Katia was shot dead by the police while taking part in the freedom movement procession in Narsihapur.

23-Aug-1947

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was confirmed as the Agent State head of India.

23-Aug-1958

Marathwada University started.

23-Aug-1986

b. Yes. Deshmukh was appointed Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this position till March 27, 1989.

23-Aug-1989

Legendary singer Pandit Krishnarao Shankarao of the 'Goaler Gharana' has passed away.

23-Aug-1994

Former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan has nuclear bombs and warned that an attack by India could trigger a nuclear war in Pakistan.

23-Aug-1994

Aarti Gupta (Saha) suffers from incurable jaundice. (29-9-99).

23-Aug-1995

Mobile phone service was introduced for the first time in Kolkata.

23-Aug-2000

India, Japan unveil new global partnership and agree to launch formal security dialogue. Status Clearance in CTBT.

23-Aug-2000

Union Power Minister Pranindranath Rangarajan Kumaramangalam passed away at AIIMS in New Delhi due to a heart attack.