Friday, December 6, 2024

Henry VI Birth Anniversary


Henry VI, born on 6 December 1421, was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. The only child of Henry V, he succeeded to the English throne at the age of nine months upon his father's death, and succeeded to the French throne on the death of his maternal grandfather Charles VI shortly afterwards. 

Savitri's Birth Anniversary


Savitri, born on 6 December 1936, was an Indian film actress, playback singer, dancer, director and producer known for her works primarily in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. She is also known for her works in Kannada, Malayalam, and Bollywood films. 

Max Müller's Birth Anniversary


 

Max Müller, born on 6 December 1823, was a German-born philologist and Orientalist, who lived and studied in Britain for most of his life. He was one of the founders of the western academic disciplines of Indian studies and religious studies. Müller wrote both scholarly and popular works on the subject of Indology. The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume set of English translations, was prepared under his direction. He also promoted the idea of a Turanian family of languages.

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's Death Anniversary


Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, who passed away on 6 December 1956, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits), while also supporting the rights of women and labour. He was independent India's first law and justice minister, the architect of the Constitution of India, and a founding father of the Republic of India. In India and elsewhere, he was often called Babasaheb, meaning "respected father" in Marathi.

Oliver Hardy's Birth Anniversary

  Oliver Hardy, born on 18 January 1892, in Harlem, Georgia, U.S., was an American comedic film actor best known as half of the Laurel and H...