This Day in History – August 22

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” – Mark Twain. On this note, let’s explore the intriguing and unique events which happened on this day in history on August 21.

What Happened in India on August 22? 

1818: Death of Warren Hastings 
On this day in 1818, India’s first governor-general Warren Hastings, an English statesman, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal took his last breath. 

1848: Mexican-American War
Mexican-American War, to negotiate the disputed Texas border, USA claims against Mexico and purchased New Mexico and California for up to $30 Million. 

1894: Gandhi Forms NIC
Mahatma Gandhi forms the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in order to fight against discrimination against Indian traders in Natal. 

1921: Gandhi Burnt the Holi of Foreign Clothes
Mahatma Gandhi raised the slogan of Swadeshi by burning holi of foreign clothes on August 22nd and started a different kind of protest against the British. 

1979: Sanjiva Reddy Dissolves Lok Sabha
President Sanjiva Reddy described, “In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by sub-clause (b) of clause (2) of Article 85 of the Constitution, I hereby dissolve the Lok Sabha.” 

2017: Triple Talaq Deemed Unconstitutional 
The Supreme Court of India struck down the practice of instant triple talaq in August 2017, following a petition filed against Shayara Bano, who was divorced through the instant triple talaq. 

What Happened Around the Globe on August 22?

1944: Adolf Hitler Ordered Paris to be Destroyed
On this day, Adolf Hitler sent an order to destroy Paris. Dietrich von Choltitz was a German general, also known as Saviour of Paris who disobeyed his order and instead surrendered it to free French forces when they entered the city on August 25th. 

1984: Re-nomination of President Reagan
Republic convention in Dallas renominates President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H.W Bush. 

1994: Murder of Interest
On this day, a DNA test links O.J Simpson who is an NFL running back and convicted criminal to the killing of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman.

2004: “The Scream” and “Madonna: Stolen
These two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. 

2018: Millionaire George Clooney 
According to Forbes, George Clooney made more money in a single year than any other Hollywood actor ($239 Million) due to the sale of the Alcohol Company, followed by Dwayne Johnson ($124 Million). 

2018: Millionaire George Clooney 
According to Forbes, George Clooney made more money in a single year than any other Hollywood actor ($239 Million) due to the sale of the Alcohol Company, followed by Dwayne Johnson ($124 Million). 

Famous Birthdays

1967: Ty Burrell 
Tyler Gerald Burrell is an American actor and comedian. He is recognized for The Blue Demon, Burn This, and Show People. 

1971: Richard Armitage 
Richard Armitage is an English actor. He is known for his first leading role as John Thornton in the British Television program North & South. 

1980: Chiranjeevi 
Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor and former Politician of Andhra Pradesh. He has starred in over 150 feature films. 

1985: Devoleena Bhattacharjee
Devoleena Bhattacharjee is an Indian Television actress and a trained Bharatnatyam dancer who cuts her cake on this day. 

1995: Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa is a famous English pop singer who won two Grammy awards in 2019 for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording celebrates her birthday on this day. 

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