August 7 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Swadeshi Movement Launched
In response to the Partition of Bengal, a massive meeting is held at the Calcutta Town Hall to formally launch the Swadeshi Movement to boycott British goods.
Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold
Neeraj Chopra wins the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics, securing India's first-ever Olympic gold in athletics (track and field).
First Earth Photo from Space
The US satellite Explorer 6 successfully transmits the very first photograph of Earth taken from orbit.
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