Sachin Tendulkar made his Test cricket debut for the Indian national team on November 15, 1989. He played his first Test match against Pakistan at the age of 16. The match took place at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan. Tendulkar's debut marked the beginning of a legendary international cricket career that spanned over two decades.
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Birsa Munda (15 November 1875 – 09 June 1900) was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe. He spearheaded a tribal religious millenarian movement that arose in the Bengal Presidency (now Jharkhand) in the late 19th century, during the British Raj, thereby making him an important figure in the history of the Indian independence movement.The revolt mainly concentrated in the Munda belt of Khunti, Tamar, Sarwada and Bandgaon.
Birsa received his education in Salga under the guidance of his teacher Jaipal Nag. Later, Birsa converted into a Christian to join the German Mission School but soon dropped out after finding out that Britishers were aiming to convert tribals to Christianity through education. After dropping out of school, Birsa Munda created a faith called Birsait. Members of the Munda community soon started joining the faith which in turn became a challenge for the British conversion activities. The cause of the Munda revolt was the 'unfair land grabbing practices by colonial and local authorities that demolished the tribal conventional land system'.Birsa Munda is known for challenging the Christian missionaries and revolting against the conversion activities along with the Munda and Oraon communities.His portrait hangs in the Indian Parliament Museum.
There are nationwide celebrations on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day on 15 November. The Indian government has declared the day as Tribal Pride Day to commemorate the contribution of tribal communities to the history and culture of the nation.
This will inspire generations to come to preserve cultural heritage and national pride. November 15 is also the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, who is revered as a god among tribal communities across the country. Munda was a well-known freedom fighter, social reformer and a famous tribal leader.
Colonel Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu (31 October 1895 – 14 November 1967) was an Indian cricketer and cricket administrator who served as the first-ever captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is widely regarded as one of India's greatest cricketers.His first-class cricket career spanned over 47 years from 1916 to 1963, a world record. He was a right-handed batsman, an accurate medium pace bowler, and a fine fielder. His ability to hit long sixes sent crowds into frenzy and became a part of Indian cricket folklore.He was chosen as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1933. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan in 1956 — the first cricketer to be conferred the honour.
Amjad Khan was a renowned Indian actor who primarily worked in Hindi cinema. He was born on November 12, 1940, in Hyderabad, India, and passed away on July 27, 1992, in Mumbai, India.
Amjad Khan is best remembered for his iconic role as the antagonist "Gabbar Singh" in the Bollywood blockbuster movie "Sholay" (1975). His portrayal of the ruthless dacoit leader Gabbar Singh remains one of the most memorable and celebrated performances in the history of Indian cinema.
Apart from "Sholay," Amjad Khan appeared in numerous other films and portrayed various characters throughout his career. He often played negative or villainous roles, earning him the reputation of being one of the most exceptional villains in Indian cinema.
Some of Amjad Khan's other notable films include "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar" (1978), "Qurbani" (1980), "Naseeb" (1981), "Yaarana" (1981), and "Lawaris" (1981), among others. He worked alongside many leading actors and actresses of his time and became a prominent figure in the Bollywood film industry.
Amjad Khan's acting skills, distinctive voice, and powerful screen presence made him a versatile and respected actor. He left a lasting impact on the audience and continues to be remembered as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema.
Angola's Independence Day commemorates the proclamation of national independence, on 11 November 1975. It honors all those who sacrificed their lives during the struggle against Portuguese rule and colonialism, and remembers all those who died in the liberation war and subsequent conflicts.
The armed struggle for the country's independence, the Angolan War of Independence (part the larger Portuguese Colonial War), started on 4 February 1961. The struggle was fought by three movements, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA) and National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), who later fought among themselves. Thousands were tortured, imprisoned, massacred or executed in the fight against colonial rule.
Independence was finally attained after the 1974 Carnation Revolution in Lisbon led to the signing of the Alvor Agreement on 15 January 1975.The Portuguese, the MPLA, the FNLA and the UNITA ended the war of independence with the formation of a transitional government.
In July, the MPLA forced the FNLA out of Luanda, and UNITA voluntarily withdrew to its stronghold in the south.On 10 November, the Portuguese left Angola, and On 11 November, the MPLA's Agostinho Neto declared the independence of the People's Republic of Angola
