Hul Diwas, celebrated annually on June 30, commemorates the Hul Revolution of 1855-1856, a significant tribal uprising against the British East India Company, landlords, and feudalists. Led by Sidhu-Kanhu and Chand-Bhairav of Bhognadih village, the rebellion marked the first battle of independence. Sidhu’s rallying cry, “Do or die, the British leave our soil,” galvanized over 50,000 Santhals, who twice defeated the British army in Pirpainti and Birbhum with traditional weapons. Although Sidhu and Kanhu were eventually captured and executed, Hul Kranti Diwas honors their bravery and sacrifice, recognizing the revolution’s profound impact on British rule in India.
Hul Day is celebrated every year on 30 June
– Hul revolution was a tribal revolt against the British East India Company
– The revolt was led by Sidhu-Kanhu of Bhognadih village of Jharkhand
Dadabhai Naoroji, a prominent Indian politician, scholar, and businessman, passed away on June 30, 1917, in Mumbai. Born on September 4, 1825, in Mumbai, he was the first Indian elected to the British Parliament in 1892 as a Liberal Party candidate. In Parliament, Naoroji advocated for Indian rights, highlighting the drain of wealth from India and the need for equal employment opportunities and industrialization. A founding member of the Indian National Congress, established in 1885 alongside Allen Hume and Dinshaw Wacha, he served as Congress President three times. Renowned as the “Great Priest of India” and the unofficial ambassador of India, Naoroji significantly contributed to India’s economic and political landscape.
Dadabhai Naoroji died on June 30, 1917
– Naoroji was born on September 4, 1825 in Mumbai
– Dadabhai Naoroji is called the great priest of India
– Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament
Captain Jintu Gogoi, a valiant officer of the Indian Army’s 17th Garhwal Rifles, was martyred on June 30, 1999, during the Kargil War. Born on November 22, 1970, in Jorhat, Assam, he was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for his extraordinary bravery. Amid heavy enemy shelling, Captain Gogoi led an operation to capture an important post at Kala Patthar in Jubar Heights, near the Line of Control in Batalik. On the night of June 29, while advancing, his squad encountered heavy enemy fire, resulting in fierce combat. Despite his injuries, Captain Gogoi’s leadership and sacrifice were pivotal, securing his legacy as a hero.
Captain Jintu Gogoi was martyred during the Kargil War on June 30, 1999
– He was posted in the 17th Garhwal Rifles Regiment
He was awarded the Vir Chakra posthumously
On June 30, 1937, London introduced the world’s first emergency number, 999, primarily for women. This number functioned even without a SIM card. The need for such a service arose after a tragic fire on July 7, 1935, resulted in the deaths of five women. A neighbor, delayed by a long telephone queue, couldn’t reach the fire brigade in time. The 999 number quickly proved its worth by helping catch a criminal, leading to its widespread adoption globally. In India, different emergency numbers include 100 for police, 101 for fire brigade, 102 for ambulance, and 108 for multiple emergencies.
On June 30, 1937, the world’s first emergency number 999 was issued in London
– Emergency number 999 was issued for women
– The specialty of the emergency number was that it worked even without a SIM card
World Social Media Day is celebrated annually on June 30, initiated by Mashable in 2010 to recognize social media’s global impact on communication. The first social media platform, Six Degrees, was launched in 1997 by Andrew Weinrich and had over a million users by 2001 before shutting down. Today, social media is essential for personal interaction, business branding, customer engagement, and marketing campaigns. It also plays a crucial role in raising awareness on social issues and driving social change. In India, WhatsApp is the most popular platform, with over 480 million users.
World Social Media Day is celebrated every year on 30 June
– This day was first celebrated by Mashable in the year 2010
– The world’s first social media platform was Six Degrees
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