THOUGHT OF THE DAY
"Self discipline isnt just something that happens once and you're done. It's a practice."-
Emily Thompson
Self-discipline is the ability to push yourself forward, stay motivated, and take action, regardless of how you're feeling, physically or emotionally. ... Motivation and willpower contribute to it, as do persistence, the ability to follow through on your intentions, and hard work.
oday in history India 26 August
*In 1303,
Alauddin Khilji captured Chittorhgarh after defeating Rana Bhim Singh. Before the capture, Padmini, the beautiful queen along with several hundred females, had sacrificed herself in fire (Jouhar Pratha). This whole battle was fought due to Padmini.
26 August
Women's Equality Day
This day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted the women right to vote. In 1971, the U.S. Congress officially recognized August 26 as Women's Equality Day.
International Dog Day
It is celebrated on 26 August to recognise the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year.
Famous people that have birthdays on this day in history 26 August
*In 1910,
Mother Teresa best known for founding and dedicating her life to the Missionaries of Charity (Calcutta) in 1950, where she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying. During her lifetime she received the Nobel Peace Prize and during her time she expanded the charity to include 610 missions in 123 countries. Following her death Pope John Paul II she was beatified and given the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
*In 1956,
Maneka Gandhi, Indian politician, animal rights activist, and environmentalist.
Famous people that have death anniversaries on this day in history 26 August
*In 1996,
Pamulaparthi Sadasiva Rao (17 July 1921 – 26 August 1996) was a thinker, philosopher, and free lance journalist. He started the monthly magazine Kakatiya Patrika in 1944 in Warangal, India, in 1948 with his cousin P. V. Narasimha Rao, later Prime Minister of India
*In 1969,
Subramaniam Srinivasan was an Indian journalist, writer, advertiser, director and business tycoon.