On this day:
1954: The world’s first nuclear power plant at Obninsk, Russia, is activated
1991: Yugoslav troops invade Slovenia leading to the ten day war and Slovenia’s Declaration of Independence
Born on this day:
1838: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, author of Anandamath, born in Naihati, Bengal Presidency
1911: V. K. Narayana Menon, Indian classical dance scholar, born in Kerala
Gone on this day:
1839: Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire
2008: Sam Manekshaw, Indian Field MarshalÂ
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Read about today's historical importance in Eazyprep's On This Day article. Know about important historical events, people, famous births & deaths, & more!