21th July – What Happened Today In History? | On This Day

Today In History?

Find out what happened on the 20th of July in History. There are a lot many happenings which had taken place on this date in the pages of Indian History, here we have listed some of the very important events occur 20th july

Bharath born on 21 July 1984), also referred as ‘Chinna Thalapathy’, is an Indian actor, who appears in Tamil films. He is probably best known for his critically acclaimed performances in Chellamae (2004), Kaadhal (2004), Pattiyal (2005) and Veyil (2006). Bharath Srinivasan was born on Trichy into a Hindu Iyer Family. He has a sister named Breethi.

Varun Sandesh Jeedigunta  is a south Indian actor and singer who started his film career through Sekhar Kammula’s film Happy Days. He was the youngest actor in that film (aged 19) when he was chosen to do the lead role of Chandu. He hails from a Telugu niyogi family from New Jersey, USA. He is the brand ambassador for Kalanjali store in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Amar Singh Chamkila  (July 21, 1960 – March 8, 1988) was a controversial Punjabi singer, songwriter, and musician. His detractors lamented the vulgarity in his songs while his fans relished their sensual appeal. He was also among the major Punjabi live stage performers or Akhara singers. In his heyday, he was known to do three stage performances in a single day.

Madhu Shalini is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in Telugu and Tamil language films. She has previously worked as a television anchor as well. Madhu Shalini was born and brought up in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, her father being a businessman and her mother an advocate.

Aniruddh Dave (born July 21, 1986 in Dehradun, India) is an Indian television actor. Aniruddh made his stint in Imagine Tv’s Raajkumar Aaryyan. Later he entered channel Sahara One’s Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki to play the role of Deven. He played as Rajveer in Mera Naam Karegi Roshan and was seen in Phulwa as Lakhiya. He also did a film Teree Sang directed by Satish Kaushik.

Death Anniversaries on 21st July

Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001), was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century and was one of the most respected film actors in India. He was well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen.

Womesh Chandra Banerjee or (Umesh Chandra Banerjee) (December 29, 1844 – July 21, 1906) was an Indian politician and the first president of Indian National Congress. One of his grandsons, Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri later on headed the Indian Army. Womesh Chandra Banerjee was born on December 29, 1844 at Calcutta.

Gangubai Hangal  (5 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice. Hangal belonged to the Kirana gharana. Gangubai Hangal was born in Dharwad to Chikkurao Nadiger, an agriculturist and Ambabai, a vocalist of Carnatic music.

Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer. K. V. Mahadevan was born in in 1918 at Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, Mahadevan scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after starting his career in the 1950s with Avan Amaran.

Commander Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson VC (17 September 1896 – 21 July 1975) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born in Kirkee, India, he was 18 years old.

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