04 January - Sputnik 1 falls out of orbit and burns up in 1958

 

Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union, re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and burned up on 04 January 1958. This event marked the end of its orbiting mission, which began on 04 October 1957 when Sputnik 1 was successfully launched into space. Sputnik 1 was a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, initiating the space age and sparking the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

04 January - Subramaniam Srinivasan birth anniversary

 

 

Subramaniam Srinivasan ( 04 January 1904 – 26 August 1969), also known as S. S. Vasan, was an Indian journalist, writer, advertiser, film producer, director and business tycoon. He is the founder of the Tamil-language magazine Ananda Vikatan and the film production company Gemini Studios, Gemini Film Laboratories and Gemini Picture Circuit. He was a member of parliament (Rajya Sabha) from 1964 and served his term till his death

06 January - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attacked Surat

 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, did launch an attack on Surat in 06 January 1664. The attack on Surat was part of his efforts to establish control over key coastal areas and disrupt the economic activities of the Mughal Empire, which then ruled over large parts of India.

Surat, being a prosperous and important port city during that time, was a significant target. The attack on Surat by Shivaji Maharaj in January 1664 was characterized by naval operations and a successful raid on the city. Shivaji Maharaj sought to weaken the Mughal influence in the region and establish his own authority.

These military campaigns were a part of Shivaji Maharaj's broader strategy to create an independent Maratha state in the Deccan region. His military and administrative achievements during this period laid the foundation for the Maratha Empire, which later became a major power in India.