Today’s Motto: ‘To have a bright future, it is important to let go the dark past’

This is Your Day-TODAY:  Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History! 

On this day,  Sep . 14…………

1716 – The first lighthouse in America, called Boston Light, was first lighted just before sunset.

1820 – Agri-Horticultural Garden of Calcutta started functioning.

1886 – The first U.S. patent for a typewriter ribbon was issued to George Kerr Anderson.

1907 – The oldest car race still run was first held on the Isle of Man, Great Britain for the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy.

1948 – Ground breaking ceremony for United Nations world headquarters in New York.

1953 – Andhra Pradesh was established. Hyderabad became the capital instead of Karnul.

1965 – Pakistan Air Force bombs Calcutta and Agartala civilian airports.

1991 – Assam declared ‘disturbed area’, army launches ‘Operation Rhino’ against ULFA militants.

2012 – The Japanese Coast Guard reports six Chinese Marine Surveillance ships are sighted near the disputed Senkaku Islands; China claims the ‘two surveillance ship fleets’ are in waters around the islands for purposes of ‘

patrols and law enforcement’.

2019 – Drone attack on Abqaiq oil plant in Saudi Arabia takes out half of country’s oil production and 5% of the world’s. Yemen Houthi rebels claim responsibility  (Photo credit-AFP via Getty Images)

Born….

1930 – Rajkumar Kohli, film producer-cum -director. Known for commercially successful films like Muqabala, Jaani Dushman, Raaj Tilak, Naagin, Naukar Biwi Ka, Jeene Nahin Doonga etc.

1984 – Ayushmann Khurrana, actor, singer, TV host .  came into limelight with debut film Vicky Donor in 2012, followed by successful series of films like Dam Laga Ke Haisha, Andhadun,  Shubhmangal Saavdhan, Dreamgirl, An Action Hero, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Paani De Rang  Bareily Ki Barfi, Badhai Ho etc. Won 4 Filmfare awards for acting and singing and One National Film award. (video credit-Mzaalo)

RIP….

1868 – Swami Virjanand.  Born in Kartarpur near Jalandhar, lost his sight at age 5 due to smallpox. Was taught by his father, Lived in Mathura as a blind Master. Was the Guru of Swami Dayanand, who founded Arya Samaj in 1875.  Wrote several books on Vedic and Indian culture, Dharma, Sanskrit grammar, litterateur  etc.

Titbits….

1868 – Golf’s 1st recorded hole-in-one (Tom Morris at Prestwick’s 8th hole).

You may have known….

Khasi Tribe, Meghalaya: A peace-loving tribe named after the language they speak: Khasi language. While most of the Khasis follow their tribal religion, there are many converts who have taken up other religions like Christianity and Islam. Uniquely, they are a matrilineal tribe, which means they carry on the maternal tradition. The children’s surnames are based on the mother’s lineage and not the fathers. Also, it is the mother who inherits the property and not the father. Besides, Khasi tribals do not prefer arranged marriages. In case of a divorce, the woman has complete freedom. Her choice cannot be questioned and she owns the children and properties. The property post death/conflicted property always goes to the youngest daughter. Another cool thing about them is their divorce method. While the younger generation does resort to courts, most of the Khasis follow the traditional method. The husband hands the wife 5 paise which the wife returns after adding 5 of her own. The coins are then given to the village elder who throws them away. And done! Divorce complete!

 

{Compiled by Lt. Gen. (R) Raj Kadyan}