August 29 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Dhyan Chand is Born
Major Dhyan Chand, the greatest field hockey player in history who won three Olympic golds for India, is born. Today is celebrated as National Sports Day.
Drafting Committee Formed
The Constituent Assembly appoints a Drafting Committee with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as its Chairman to draft the Constitution of India.
Soviet First Nuclear Test
The Soviet Union successfully tests its first atomic bomb, known as "First Lightning", sparking the Cold War nuclear arms race.
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