On 20 October 1962, the armies of India and China faced each other. Exactly one month later, on 20 November, China announced a ceasefire and the war ended on 21 November 1962. In the one month long war, China had fielded more than 80 thousand soldiers compared to about 11-12 thousand soldiers of India. 1 thousand 383 Indian soldiers were martyred during the war. While 722 Chinese soldiers died.
In fact, under the illusion of the then popular slogan of India-China friendship, the Indian leadership did not expect an attack from China. Neither was India ready for this war nor did it prepare considering its seriousness. When China occupied some areas of India, in response Indian soldiers were sent to the front with half-baked preparation and without providing adequate weapons and facilities.
The Sino-Indian War is known for the battles fought in harsh natural conditions. In which most of the battles were fought at altitudes above 4250 meters (14,000 feet). This type of situation presented logistical and other logistical problems to both sides. Many soldiers from both sides sacrificed their lives while battling the extreme cold. Neither side used navies or air forces.
Other important events:
1877- Famous scientist Thomas Alva Edison presented the first phonograph to the world.
1906- China banned opium trade.
1921- Prince of Wales (Emperor Edward VIII) arrived in Bombay (now Mumbai) and Congress announced a nationwide strike.
1947- Postal stamp was issued for the first time in the country after independence.
1956- Teacher’s Day was approved by bringing a proposal.
1962- China announced ceasefire during India-China border dispute.
1963- India’s space program started with the launch of a rocket from Thumba region of Kerala.
1986- Central African Republic adopted the Constitution.
1999- China launched its first unmanned spacecraft ‘Shenzhou’.
2001- The United Nations proposed the formation of an interim administration in Afgh.stan.
2002- Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) leader Zafarullah Khan Jamali was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan.
2005- Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake as the new Prime Minister of the country.
2006- India and China decided to increase joint cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy.
2007- PepsiCo Chairman Indra Nooyi was included on the board of directors of the American Indian Business Council.
2008- Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh expressed the possibility of India’s economic growth rate remaining at 8 percent despite the global recession.
Birth
1949- V.Samuganathan- Has been the Governor of Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and M.pur.
1941- Anandiben Patel- First Chief Minister of Gujarat.
1931- Gyanranjan- is a prominent Hindi storyteller.
1922- Loknath Mishra – Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
1916- Naik Yadunath Singh- Paramveer Chakra awarded Indian soldier
1914- Ujjwala Majumdar- was one of the famous women revolutionaries of India.
1908- Nareshchandra Singh- was the former sixth Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
1872- Kesari Singh Barhat- Famous Rajasth. poet and freedom fighter.
1899- Hare Krishna Mehtab- Prominent leader of ‘Indian National Congress’ and one of the founders of modern Orissa.
demise
2021-Gurmeet Bawa- was a famous Punjabi singer.
2009- Kalyan Mal Lodha- was a famous educationist, Hindi writer, literary critic and social reformer.
1970- Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman- was an Indian scientist.
1921- Avinashalingam Chettiar – was an Indian lawyer, Gandhian leader, politician and freedom fighter.
1908- Satyendranath Bose- was a famous revolutionary and freedom fighter.
1517- Sikandar Shah Lodi – was the son of Bahlol Lodi and the Sultan of Delhi.
Important occasions and celebrations
world television day
Newborn Baby Day (Week)
National Medicine Day (Week)
National Unity Day (week)
