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Today (30/08) in History

Here are ten historical events that occurred on August 30th, both globally and in India:

1. 1945 – Allied Control Council: The Allied Control Council, the governing body of Allied-occupied Germany, was established after World War II.

2. 1963 – Hotline Established: The “Hotline” communication system was established between the United States and the Soviet Union after the Cuban Missile Crisis to reduce the risk of accidental war.

3. 1984 – STS-41-D Launch: NASA launched the Space Shuttle Discovery on its maiden voyage, STS-41-D.

4. 1991 – Azerbaijan Independence: Azerbaijan declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

5. 1995 – NATO Bombing of Bosnia: NATO launched Operation Deliberate Force, an air campaign against Bosnian Serb forces.

6. 1999 – East Timor Independence Vote: East Timor voted for independence from Indonesia in a UN-sponsored referendum.

7. 2013 – UN Chemical Weapons Inspectors in Syria: UN inspectors left Syria after investigating the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Civil War.

8. 2019 – Amazon Rainforest Fires: The Brazilian government deployed the military to fight widespread fires in the Amazon Rainforest.

9. 2020 – Chadwick Boseman’s Death: Actor Chadwick Boseman, known for his role as Black Panther, passed away from colon cancer.

10. 2021 – Kabul Airport Attack Aftermath: The aftermath of the August 26th Kabul airport attack during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was widely reported on this day.

1. 1836 – Birth of Gopal Krishna Gokhale: Renowned Indian freedom fighter and social reformer Gopal Krishna Gokhale was born.

2. 1946 – Direct Action Day Riots: The aftermath of the Direct Action Day riots in Calcutta was still being addressed.

3. 1947 – Partition Refugees: The mass migration of refugees across the newly formed borders of India and Pakistan was at its peak.

4. 1984 – Delhi Asian Games: Preparations were underway for the Asian Games, which were to be held in New Delhi in November.

5. 1999 – Kargil Conflict Ends: The Kargil War between India and Pakistan officially ended, with India reclaiming its territory.

6. 2003 – Bombay High Oil Platform Fire: A massive fire broke out on the Bombay High oil platform, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.

7. 2006 – Mumbai Train Bombing Case: The trial began for those accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings.

8. 2010 – Common Wealth Games Preparations: Preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi were in full swing, with construction and security being key concerns.

9. 2017 – Ram Rahim Singh Verdict: Protests and violence erupted in parts of India following the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case.

10. 2019 – Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter: India’s Chandrayaan-2 orbiter entered the Moon’s orbit, a key step in the mission.

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