Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered Maharani of Indore, passed away on August 13, 1795. Born on May 31, 1725, in Maharashtra, she became the ruler of Indore after the death of her husband, Khanderao Holkar, and later her father-in-law, Malharrao Holkar, in 1767. Known for her just and compassionate rule, Ahilyabai focused on the development of her state, implementing agricultural reforms and supporting social welfare. She is especially remembered for her contributions to religious architecture, overseeing the construction and restoration of significant temples such as Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath, Dwarka, and Ayodhya. Her legacy as an exemplary ruler endures in Indian history.
Ahilyabai Holkar passed away on August 13, 1795
– Holkar is known as the Maharani of Indore State
– She was born on May 31, 1725 in Maharashtra
Bhikaji Cama, a prominent freedom fighter and social worker, passed away on August 13, 1936. Born on September 24, 1861, in a Parsi family in Mumbai, she became a key figure in India’s struggle for independence. Known for her fiery slogan, “India should be free; India should be a republic; India should have unity,” Cama made history by hoisting the first tricolor flag of India at the Seventh International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 22, 1907. She actively promoted revolutionary ideas through newspapers like ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Talwar.’ Although the design of the flag changed post-independence, the spirit of unity and patriotism that Cama embodied remained strong. In her honor, the Indian government issued a postage stamp on Republic Day in 1962, commemorating her significant contributions to the freedom movement.
Bhikaji Rustam Cama passed away on August 13, 1936
– He was a famous Indian freedom fighter and social worker
– Known for hoisting the Indian flag for the first time on foreign soil
Florence Nightingale, a pioneering British nurse and social reformer, passed away on August 13, 1910. Born on May 12, 1820, in Italy, she is recognized as the founder of modern nursing. Defying the norms of her time, she chose nursing as her career when it was seen as a lowly profession. During the Crimean War in 1853, Nightingale was sent by the British government to improve the dire conditions in military hospitals. Her efforts in ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, and better medical care drastically reduced the mortality rate of soldiers. Known as the “Lady with the Lamp” for her habit of tending to the wounded at night, she became a symbol of compassion and dedication. In 1860, she established the Nightingale Training School in London, which became a vital institution for nurse training. Nightingale also authored numerous works on health and hospital management, significantly advancing public health and nursing as a respected profession.
Florence Nightingale passed away on August 13, 1910
– Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing
– She was given the title of ‘Lady with the Lamp’
On August 13, 1951, India’s first indigenous aircraft, the Hindustan Trainer 2 (HT-2), took its inaugural flight. This two-seater aircraft, designed for the Indian Air Force and Navy, began production in 1953. The initial model was completed by August 1949, and after several evaluations and suggestions for improvements, the final design was ready by February 1950. The aircraft was first showcased to the public on August 13, 1951. In 1958, India exported 12 HT-2 aircraft to Ghana, marking its first international sale. The HT-2 was also exhibited in Australia and Singapore. The aircraft was developed under the leadership of Dr. V.M. Ghatge, often referred to as the “Bhishma Pitamah” of the Indian aircraft industry.
On August 13, 1951, the first aircraft made in India, Hindustan Trainer 2, took its first flight
– The first model of the aircraft was prepared by August, 1949
– This aircraft was built under the leadership of Dr. VM Ghatve
World Organ Donation Day is celebrated globally on August 13 to honor those who donate their organs to save lives. Initially celebrated in India on August 3, 1994, this day marked the first successful deceased-donor heart transplant in the country. Until 2022, India observed Organ Donation Day on November 27, but starting in 2023, it shifted to August 3. The day aims to raise awareness, dispel myths about organ donation, and encourage people to donate their organs after death. The first organ donation in the world occurred in 1954 when Ronald Lee Herrick donated his kidney to his twin brother, a groundbreaking operation performed by Dr. Joseph Murray, who later received the Nobel Prize in 1990.
World Organ Donation Day is celebrated across the world on 13 August
– In India, Organ Donation Day was first celebrated on 3 August, 1994
– The first organ donation in the world took place in the year 1954
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