On July 27, 2015, APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, passed away in Rameswaram. Known globally as a renowned scientist and engineer, Kalam was also the Director of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and led numerous missile development programs at ISRO, earning him the title “Missile Man.” Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Dhanushkodi village of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. His childhood was marked by struggle; he sold newspapers to support his family. Kalam graduated in space science from the Madras Institute of Technology in 1950. He then joined the Indian Defense Research and Development Institute and later ISRO in 1962, where he played a key role in various satellite launch projects. Despite being a non-political person, his significant contributions to science led to his election as President of India.
APJ Abdul Kalam passed away on 27 July 2015 in Rameswaram
– Kalam was the 11th elected President of India
– Kalam was called Missile Man
– He was well known as a renowned scientist and engineer
On July 27, 1897, Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested by the British on charges of treason under Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1870. The arrest followed his article “Desh Ka Misfortune” in his Marathi newspaper, Kesari, criticizing British policies. Consequently, Tilak was sentenced to six years in Mandalay Jail, Burma. Throughout his life, Tilak faced treason charges three times, including another arrest in 1908. Born on July 23, 1856, in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Tilak was an Indian nationalist, teacher, journalist, and freedom fighter. After his father’s death when he was 16, Tilak graduated from Pune’s Deccan College in 1877 and became a mathematics teacher in Pune. In 1890, he joined the Indian National Congress, emerging as a significant revolutionary figure.
On July 27, 1897, Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested on charges of treason
– Tilak was tried for treason three times by the British government
– He was born on July 23, 1856 in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra
On July 27, 1857, Veer Kunwar Singh defeated the British and captured the Ara district of Bihar. A key figure in the First War of Independence, Kunwar Singh was a skilled military leader and a staunch opponent of injustice. At 80 years old, he led soldiers from Danapur and Bhojpuri, along with other allies, to seize Ara, keeping it free from British control for an extended period despite numerous British efforts to reclaim it. The British even placed a bounty on his capture. Kunwar Singh fought his final battle near Jagdishpur on April 23, 1858, successfully expelling East India Company mercenaries. Unfortunately, he was severely injured and attained martyrdom on April 26, 1858.
On 27 July, 1857 Veer Kunwar Singh conquered the Ara district of Bihar state
– Even at the age of 80, he gave the British a hard time
– On 26 April, 1858 Veer Kunwar Singh attained martyrdom
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established on July 27, 1939, as the Crown Representative Police. After India gained independence, it was renamed the CRPF following the enactment of the Central Reserve Police Force Act on December 28, 1949. The CRPF’s primary role is to assist states and union territories in maintaining law and order and providing internal security. As the largest central armed police force in India, the CRPF comprises 246 battalions and various other establishments, with a sanctioned strength of over 3 lakh personnel as of 2019. The force is led by a Director General, an Indian Police Service officer, supported by 3 Additional Directors General, 9 Inspectors General, a Financial Advisor, and a Director.
The CRPF came into existence as the Crown Representative’s Police on July 27, 1939
– It became the Central Reserve Police Force on December 28, 1949 when the CRPF Act came into force
– The CRPF is headed by a Director General, who is an officer of the Indian Police Service
The De Havilland Comet, the world’s first jet plane, flew for the first time on July 27, 1949. Unlike previous piston-engine planes, it was faster and quieter. On January 9, 1951, it made its inaugural commercial flight from London to Johannesburg, carrying 44 passengers. Designed by Jeffrey de Havilland, the Comet quickly gained fame but also faced tragic accidents, resulting in 426 deaths. Despite de Havilland’s efforts to fix its technical flaws, the plane couldn’t compete after Boeing entered the market in 1957. The Comet had a speed of 725 km/h and a range of 4,024 km, setting many long-distance flight records.
The de Havilland Comet flew for the first time on July 27, 1949
– The Comet was the world’s first jet aircraft
– It was completely shut down in 1957 after Boeing entered the market
On July 27, 1940, the famous cartoon character Bugs Bunny made his debut in the first episode of the “Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies” animated TV series titled “A Wild Hare.” Bugs Bunny quickly became one of the most popular cartoon characters worldwide, joining Mickey Mouse as one of the first two animals to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been the protagonist in 11 different serial stories, 228 short films, and 8 video games. Bugs Bunny’s 1958 short film “Knighty Knight Bugs” won an Oscar Academy Award. Created by animation directors Tex Avery and Bob Givens, Bugs Bunny remains an iconic figure in animation history.
The famous cartoon character Bugs Bunny was first introduced to the world on July 27, 1940
– The cartoon character was first introduced in ‘A Wild Hare’
– Bugs Bunny has been the hero of 11 different serial stories
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