THOUGHT OF THE DAY
"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” – George Washington
Strong willpower turned a humble farmer named George into the first President of the United States. This book introduces children to the self-disciplined life of George Washington.
Events that took place on this day in history 18 August
*In 1945,
The death of Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose occurred from third-degree burns on 18 August 1945 after the overloaded bomber in which he was being transported by the Japanese crashed in Taihoku, Japanese Taiwan. Many among his supporters, all over the country, refused at the time and have refused since to believe either the fact or the circumstances of his death
*In 1800,
Fort William College was established on 18 August 1800 by Lord Richard Wellesley (d. 1837), Governor General of India, in order to provide instruction in the vernacular languages of India to the civil and military officials of the East India Company (Buchanan; Roebuck). The official date of its founding was, however, announced as 4 May 1800, because that was the first anniversary of the British victory, at Seringapatam, over Tīpū Sulṭān of the sultanate of Mysore. The teaching term began on 6 February 1801.
Famous people that had birthdays on this day in history 18 August
*In 1700,
Baji Rao I, also called Baji Rao Ballal Balaji Bhat, peshwa, or chief minister, of the Maratha confederacy from 1720 to 1740 during the reign of Shahu (1708–49). Baji Rao’s conquests were one of several contributors to the decay of the Mughal Empire, especially under Emperor Muḥammad Shah (1719–48).
*In 1938,
Belle Monappa Hegde is a cardiologist, professor of medicine, and author.He is the former Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Co-Chairman of the TAG-VHS Diabetes Research Centre, Chennai and the chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangalore.
Famous people that have death anniversaries on this day in history 18 August
*In 1983,
Justice T. K. Tukol was known for his scholarly work on Jainism, education and judiciary. He was the judge of High court of Mysore. He headed the Mysore pay commission. He also served as the vice-chancellor of the Bangalore University. His contribution to judiciary and books on Jainism are remarkable.
1986-Atulya Ghosh was a Bengali politician.
Atulya Ghosh was a Bengali Indian politician. He has been described as "a wise, scholarly and honest leader who was a superb political organizer.