This Day in History: February 4

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s Birth Anniversary

Bhimsen Joshi, known for his ‘Kirana Gharana’ style in Hindustani classical music, was born on February 4, 1922. He received prestigious awards like the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Maharashtra Bhushan, Karnataka Ratna, and the Bharat Ratna. Joshi passed away on January 24, 2011.

Satyendra Nath Bose’s Death Anniversary

Mathematician and physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, born on January 1, 1894, passed away on February 4, 1974. He collaborated with Einstein and made significant contributions to quantum mechanics. Bose was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 and received the Padma Vibhushan in 1954.

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Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Jayanti

Freedom fighter and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Madabhushi Anantasayanam Iyengar, born on February 4, 1891, played a vital role in the Indian National Congress during the independence movement. He served as the Speaker of the Second Lok Sabha from 1957 until his death on March 19, 1978.

Facebook Launch Anniversary

On February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, originally as a networking platform for Harvard University students. It has since evolved into the world’s largest social media network, connecting billions of people globally.

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World Cancer Day

February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2022 to 2024 is ‘Close the Care Gap.’

Other Notable Events on February 4

• Classical dance artist Birju Maharaj was born on this day.
• Satya Nadella was appointed as the new CEO of Microsoft in 2014.
• In 2009, Baba Ramdev received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Academy of Acupressure Sciences.
• The Kashmir issue was discussed for the first time between India and Pakistan in 1953.
• In 1948, Sri Lanka gained independence from British rule.
• In 1789, George Washington was elected the first president of the United States.
• Indian actress Urmila Matondkar was born in 1974.