On this day: The World Health Organisation created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to bring attention towards the hazardous effects of consuming it. However, it was after the approval of a resolution in 1988 when the world began celebrating “World No Tobacco Day’ on May 31. In India, May 31 marks the birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Ahilyabai Holkar. Take a look at the key events that happened today.
Ahilyabai Holkar birth anniversary, 1725
Ahilyabai Holkar is an example of a capable and skilled queen of Indian history. Stories of her bravery continue to reverberate in many houses and history books. She was known for her exceptional administrative skills, philanthropy, and dedication to the welfare of her people.
Ahilyabai Holkwar was born on May 31, 1725, in the village of Chondi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India. In 1733, she married Khanderao Holkar, the son of Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar dynasty of the Maratha Empire
World No Tobacco Day, 1987
World Health Organisation has designated May 31 as ‘World No Tobacco Day’. The day is celebrated to inform the people about severe side-effects of using tobacco. The day raises awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage people worldwide to quit smoking and other forms of tobacco consumption.
Last Titanic Survivor dies, 2009
The last Titanic Survivor, Millvina Dean, was the last living survivor of the RMS Titanic disaster. She died at the age of 97 on May 31, 2009. Millvina was born on February 2, 1912, in London, England.
She was an infant when she boarded the Titanic with her parents and older brother. Her family was emigrating to the United States to start a new life. However, they became the victim of Titanic tragedy, when the iconic ship struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 14, 1912
Foundation of 20th Century Fox, 1935
The day also marked the beginning of one of the world’s biggest studio. The 20th Century Fox, which was originally known as 20th Century Pictures, was founded on May 31, 1935. The studio was founded after the Fox Film Corporation merged with the Twentieth Century Pictures.
Vir Das birthday
Famous comedian Vir Das was born on May 31, 1979. He was also played roles in movies like Badmaash Company, Delhi Belly, and Go Goa Gone. Das often comes into controversy for his political views. He has written several comedic columns and stand-up comedy shows, films, etc. His fame reached to another level when Vir Das won the 2023 International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series for the Netflix comedy special Vir Das: Landing.
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Published: 31 May 2024, 08:09 AM IST