List of days of the year

13 October - Ashok Kumar birth anniversary

 


Ashok Kumar, born as Kumudlal Ganguly, was a legendary Indian actor who made significant contributions to the Indian film industry.

  • Birth Date: Ashok Kumar was born on 13 October  1911.

  • Death Date: He passed away on 10 December 2001.

Key Points:

  • Pioneering Actor: Ashok Kumar is often regarded as one of the pioneering actors in Indian cinema. He began his acting career in the 1930s, and over the decades, he appeared in numerous films, making him one of the most iconic and versatile actors in Indian film history.

  • Versatility: Ashok Kumar was known for his versatility and ability to excel in a wide range of roles, from romantic leads to character roles. He played both comic and serious characters with equal finesse.

  • Iconic Films: Some of his most famous films include "Kismet" (1943), which was one of the earliest blockbusters in Indian cinema, "Naya Sansar" (1941), and "Bandhan" (1940).

  • Awards and Honors: Ashok Kumar received several awards during his career, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 1999.

  • Legacy: His contributions to Indian cinema have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered as the "Dada Muni" of Indian cinema. Ashok Kumar's work and influence continue to inspire generations of actors.

Ashok Kumar's long and illustrious career in Indian cinema made him a beloved figure and a true legend of the industry.

13 October - The Greenwich Meridian (0 degrees longitude) became the reference point for measuring time and longitude globally

 


The International Meridian Conference, which took place from October 1 to October 22, 1884, in Washington, D.C., established the Prime Meridian at the Greenwich Observatory in London, UK. This decision was a crucial step in the standardization of time and the establishment of time zones around the world. The Greenwich Meridian (0 degrees longitude) became the reference point for measuring time and longitude globally, and it is still the prime meridian used today. This conference also led to the adoption of the Universal Day system and the division of the world into 24 time zones, each one hour apart.