What Happen Todays on 11 January in India’s History
- 1922 – Gandhi pleads guilty to sedition, starts prison sentence.
- 1966 – Lal Bahadur Shastri, India’s second PM, passes away.
- 1973 – Nationalisation of coal mines begins under Indira Gandhi’s leadership.
- 1999 – Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee begins Lahore peace bus journey.
- 2018 – Supreme Court judges address public on judicial system concerns.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Rahul Dravid (born 1973)
Former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
Kailash Satyarthi (born 1954)
Children’s rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for his work in combating child labor and advocating for universal education.
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Lal Bahadur Shastri (1904–1966):
India’s second Prime Minister, known for his leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War and the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan.”
Pandit Ram Chatur Mallik (1902–1990)
Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist, celebrated for his contributions to the Dhrupad genre.
Rekha Kamat (1932–2022)
Veteran Marathi actress, known for her extensive work in theater and cinema.