02 September - World Coconut Day

 

World Coconut Day: World Coconut Day is observed on 2 September with an to create awareness about the importance of the coconut across the world. World Coconut Day is celebrated by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) and its member states every year.

World Coconut Day 2020 aims to encourage investments and promote the development of the coconut industry in the member countries of APCC. The World Coconut Day is celebrated to make the people understand that Coconut has a vital role in poverty reduction. 

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02 September - Vivekananda Rock Memorial inaugurated in 1970

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India.It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva. A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India.The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam.

The Vivekananda Memorial was inaugurated on 2 September 1970, by the then President VV Giri.

01 September - Srila Prabhupada founder ISKON born in 1896

Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami (1 September 1896 – 14 November 1977) or Srila Prabhupada, born Abhay Charan De, was an Indian spiritual teacher and the founder-preceptor of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness(ISKCON), commonly known as the "Hare Krishna Movement". Members of the ISKCON movement view Bhaktivedānta Swāmi as a representative and messenger of Krishna Chaitanya

He has been described as a charismatic leader who was successful in acquiring followers in many countries including the United States, Europe and India.His mission was to propagate throughout the world Gaudiya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaishnavite Hinduism that had been taught to him by his guru, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati.After his disappearance in 1977, ISKCON, the society he founded based on a form of Hindu Krishnaism using the Bhagavata Purana as a central scripture, continued to grow. In February 2014, ISKCON's news agency reported reaching a milestone of distributing over half a billion of his books since 1965. His translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gītā, titled Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, is considered by ISKCON adherents and many Vedic scholars as the finest translation into the English Language of Vaishnavism literary works.

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National Memorial Monument Cellular Jail, Port Blair

The Cellular Jail, also known as Kālā Pānī (Hindi for black waters), was a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British for the express purpose of exiling political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable independence activists, including Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, were imprisoned here during the struggle for India's independence. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument

01 – 07 September National Nutrition Week (NNW)

 

National Nutrition Week in India is observed annually from September 1 to September 7. The week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the role of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health. It was first launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 1982 to address and combat malnutrition and its associated health issues across the country.

During National Nutrition Week, various programs, campaigns, and activities are organized by government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and educational institutions to educate people about the significance of proper nutrition, especially for vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The week serves as a platform to promote healthy lifestyles, encourage dietary changes, and reduce the prevalence of malnutrition-related diseases in India.

Congrats Team India for winning Chess Olympiad finals and win the gold medal

 

Congrats Team India for wining the online Chess Olympiad finals and winning the gold medal.

India, Russia share trophy after tech failure at online Chess Olympiad

After an appeal by the Indian team, FIDE decreed that both Russia and India were joint winners of the tournament, the server crash reaffirming that online chess is only a practical alternative, not a foolproof solution.

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31 August - Wilhelmina of the Netherlands birth anniversary

 

Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria; (31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. She reigned for nearly 58 years, longer than any other Dutch monarch. Her reign saw the First and the Second World Wars, as well as the Dutch economic crisis of 1933.

The only child of King William III of the Netherlands and Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, Wilhelmina ascended to the throne on 23 November 1890 at the age of 10 after her father's death , under her mother's regency. After taking charge of government, Wilhelmina was generally popular for maintaining Dutch neutrality during the First World War and solving many of her country's industrial problems. By that time, her business ventures made her the world's first female billionaire in dollars. She ensured that her family was one of seven European royal houses remaining in existence.

Following the German invasion of the Netherlands in 1940, Wilhelmina fled to Britain and took charge of the Dutch government-in-exile. She frequently spoke to the nation over radio and came to be regarded as a symbol of the resistance.By 1948, she had already returned to the liberated Netherlands and was the only survivor of the 16 monarchs who were sitting on their thrones at the time of her coronation.Increasingly beset by poor health, Wilhelmina abdicated in favour of her daughter Juliana in September 1948 and retired to Het Loo Palace, where she died in 1962.

30 August - Victory Day Turkey

 

Victory Day , also known as Turkish Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, on 30 August 1922. It is also observed by Northern Cyprus.The day also honours the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I, Turkey was occupied by allied forces. This led to the start of the Turkish War of Independence in 1919, with the Turkish forces led by General Mustafa Kemal. The battle of Dumlupinar took place in Kütahya province in western Turkey.

The stamp shown is a special stamp issued on 30th August 2018 to commemorate the 96th Victory Day of Turkey. The stamp was issued with the denomination of 2 Turkish liras and depicts a collage of moments of Turkish Was of Independence.

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29 August - National Sports Day

National Sports Day in India, celebrated on August 29th, commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the most iconic figures in Indian sports history. Known as the "Wizard of Hockey," Dhyan Chand's extraordinary skill and leadership helped India secure three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936, solidifying the nation's dominance in field hockey during that era. His legacy continues to inspire athletes across the country.

The day is not only a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand's contributions but also a celebration of the importance of sports in fostering a healthy and active lifestyle. Across the country, various events, including sports competitions, fitness programs, and awareness campaigns, are organized to encourage people, especially the youth, to engage in physical activities. The President of India also presents prestigious sports awards like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award to outstanding athletes and coaches in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

National Sports Day serves as a reminder of the critical role sports play in nation-building, promoting unity, and developing a strong, disciplined, and health-conscious society. The day reinforces the belief that sports are not just about competition but also about instilling values, building character, and enhancing the overall quality of life.

29 August - Andrew Fisher birth anniversary

Andrew Fisher (29 August 1862 – 22 October 1928) was an Australian politician who served three separate terms as Prime Minister of Australia – from 1908 to 1909, from 1910 to 1913, and from 1914 to 1915. He was the leader of the Australian Labor Party from 1907 to 1915.

Fisher contracted a severe case of influenza in September 1928, and eventually succumbed to complications of the disease on 22 October, aged 66.He is one of only three Australian prime ministers to die overseas, and he and George Reid are the only ones who both began and ended their lives outside Australia.

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Fisher