Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat was martyred on July 18, 1948, during the Indo-Pakistani War. Born on May 20, 1918, in Rajasthan, he served in the 6 Rajputana Rifles of the Indian Army. Tasked with capturing a Pakistani post in Tithwal, Jammu and Kashmir, he fought bravely despite heavy casualties and being severely injured. Piru Singh single-handedly attacked enemy positions, killing six Pakistanis and capturing two posts before being shot in the head while advancing towards the third. For his valor, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra in 1952, the first for the Rajputana Rifles. An island in the Andaman-Nicobar has been named ‘Piru’ in his honor by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat of the Indian Army passed away on this day
Piru Singh Shekhawat was martyred during the Indo-Pakistani War
Posthumously, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in 1952
He is the first soldier to receive the honour in the Rajputana Rifles
Shankaracharya Sri Jayendra Saraswati, born on July 18, 1935, in Tamil Nadu, was the 69th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha in Kanchipuram. Renowned for his Vedic knowledge, he expanded the monastery’s activities towards social welfare, focusing on education and health for Dalits. In 1983, he named Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati as his successor. Despite his contributions, he was arrested in a murder case but was acquitted in 2013 due to lack of evidence. Many believe his arrest was a conspiracy. Jayendra Saraswati passed away on February 28, 2018, at the age of 82.
Shankaracharya Sri Jayendra Saraswati’s was born today
He was born on July 18, 1935 in Tamil Nadu
He was the 69th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha located in Kanchipuram
Saraswati was known as a knower of the Vedas
On July 18, 1947, the British Parliament passed the ‘Indian Independence Act,’ leading to the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, while Pakistan was formed a day earlier on August 14. The partition led to horrific violence, with millions losing their lives in riots, especially affecting Bengal and Punjab. The aftermath saw three wars between the two nations and ongoing Pakistan-backed terrorism. The partition remains a dark chapter in history, shaping the fraught relations between India and Pakistan.
On July 18, 1947, the British Parliament passed the ‘Indian Independence Act’
This act proposed the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan as a new country
India became independent from the British on August 15, 1947
Pakistan was formed on August 14, 1947
Smriti Mandhana, a star player of the Indian women’s cricket team, celebrates her 28th birthday today. Born on July 18, 1996, in Mumbai, the left-handed batsman is the highest run-scorer in a three-match bilateral ODI series. She debuted in T20 at age 17 against Bangladesh. In 2019, she was listed in Forbes’ 100 highest-earning people with earnings of around Rs 2.85 crore. Currently, her net worth exceeds Rs 33 crore. Smriti endorses several brands, including Bata, Red Bull, Hero MotoCorp, One Pulse, Garnier, and Hyundai Motor Company.
Today is the birthday of Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana was born on July 18, 1996 in Mumbai
Left-handed batter Mandhana has many records to her name
Mandhana’s net worth is more than Rs 33 crore
Nelson Mandela, born on July 18, 1918, in South Africa, became a global symbol of the fight against apartheid. Elected as South Africa’s first black president on May 10, 1994, he marked the end of white minority rule. Mandela’s leadership brought democratic elections and international acclaim, with representatives from 140 countries attending his inauguration in Pretoria. His commitment to justice resonated worldwide, earning him India’s Bharat Ratna in 1990 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Mandela passed away on December 5, 2013, leaving a lasting legacy of resilience and reconciliation.
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in South Africa
His birth anniversary is celebrated all over the world as a symbol of eradication of apartheid
On May 10, 1994, he became the first black president of South Africa
He is also called the Gandhi of Africa
On July 18, 1925, Adolf Hitler’s autobiography ‘Mein Kampf’ was first published. Written while he was imprisoned for treason, Hitler used the book to propagate his racial and anti-Semitic ideologies. He blamed Jews for Germany’s perceived weaknesses and advocated for their persecution. Upon assuming power in 1933, Hitler’s regime systematically executed about 6 million Jews, including 1.5 million children, in the Holocaust. His actions also sparked the Second World War, leading to widespread devastation. Hitler died by suicide in Berlin on April 30, 1945, as Germany faced defeat. His legacy remains a stark reminder of the horrors of extremism and genocide.
18 July, 1925: The first edition of Hitler’s autobiography was published
The name of his autobiography was ‘Mein Kampf’
Hitler wrote this book while serving his sentence in jail
Hitler was sentenced to 5 years in prison on charges of treason
Intel Corporation, founded on July 18, 1968, in Santa Clara, California, is renowned globally for its semiconductor circuits and pioneering role in microprocessors. Established by American engineers Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel initially produced 12 processors for the Nippon Computing Machine’s printing calculator. This marked the beginning of Intel’s significant contributions to technology and its pivotal role in shaping the computing industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Intel continues to lead innovations in semiconductor technology and computing solutions worldwide.
July 18, 1968: Intel Corporation was started
Intel Corporation is famous all over the world for making semiconductor circuits
American engineers Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore founded Intel Corporation
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