This Day in History – September 30

Did you know that September 30 is celebrated as International Translation Day? This day is essentially celebrated to provide an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals. Keep reading this blog to find more fascinating facts about this day in history- September 30.

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What Happened in India on September 30?

1996 – Name of ‘Madras’ changed to ‘Chennai’
The name of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu’s capital was changed from Madras to Chennai.’.

Important Events that Happened Across the Globe on September 30

• 1938 – Munich Agreement Signed
  The Munich Agreement was signed by Britain, France, Germany and Italy.
• 1938 – International Bombings of civilian Populations outlawed
  The International Bombings of civilian Populations was outlawed by League of Nations.
• 1947 – Pakistan joins UN
  Pakistan joined the United Nations
• 1949 – End of Berlin Airlift
  September 30 marked the end of the Berlin Airlift.

• 2000 – Israeli Palestinian Conflict
  Twelve year old Muhammad al Durrah was shot on the Second Intifada.

• 2009 – Sumatra Earthquake
  The 7.6 M_w Sumatra Earthquake took the lives of 1,115 people.
• 2016 – Hurricane Matthew
  Hurricane Matthew became the strongest hurricane to form in the Caribbean Sea since 2007.

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Famous Birthdays

1970- Deepa Malik
Deepa Malik is an Indian athlete.

Proud of our efforts at #WheelingHappiness Fdn to create equal opportunities & enable a physically challenged driver become a World Record holder! Will continue our endeavour of empowering people with disabilities & creating new opportunities in #IndiaAt75 through our initiative! pic.twitter.com/F97RLim1a1

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) September 26, 2021

1972-Shantanu Mukherjee
Popularly known as Shaan. He is an Indian playback singer.

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