This Day in History: January 22
Bharat Ratna to Subhas Chandra Bose
In 1992, Subhas Chandra Bose was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna by the Indian government. Subsequently, due to unforeseen developments, the decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Subhas Chandra Bose was revoked.
Anurag Thakur
On January 22, 2017, the Supreme Court of India ousted Anurag Thakur from the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to issues related to the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations.
Mike Tyson’s Lost Match
In a significant boxing match on January 22, 1988, the legendary American boxer Mike Tyson faced Hall of Famer Larry Holmes for the World Heavyweight Championship. Despite winning four previous bouts, Tyson unexpectedly lost to Holmes in this particular match.
Netflix’s Revenue
In 2018, Netflix emerged as the world’s largest digital media and entertainment company, achieving revenues of $100 billion. Even today, it maintains a strong global audience base, outpacing competitors by consistently delivering entertaining movies and programs.
Other Notable Events
- Telugu film actor Naga Shaurya was born on January 22, 1989
- Namrata Shirodkar, wife of hero Mahesh Babu was born on January 22, 1972
- Madapati Hanumantha Rao, known as the father of Andhra, was born on this day in 1885
- U Thant was appointed as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1909
- On this day in 2014, legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao passed away
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