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On 8 February, a significant date marked by events and personalities that have shaped history, we celebrate the birth of Jagjit Singh, the 'Ghazal King'. Born in 1941 in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Singh was not just a ghazal singer but also a composer who, alongside his wife Chitra Singh, catapulted the genre to new heights, endearing it to audiences across various age brackets. This day also heralds the observance of Rose Day annually, adding a touch of romanticism to its historical significance.
Here is the list of major events on February 8 over the years
| Year | Events on February 8 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 8 February 1862 | India's first comprehensive railway workshop was established by the East Indian Railway in Jamalpur. |
2 | 8 February 1897 | Birth of Zakir Hussain, the third President of India. |
3 | 8 February 1936 | Jawaharlal Nehru succeeded Mahatma Gandhi as the leader of the Indian National Congress. |
4 | 8 February 1938 | Birth of Desh Bandhu Gupta, Indian businessman and founder of Lupin Limited. |
5 | 8 February 1941 | Birth of Jagjit Singh, the legendary 'Ghazal King' of India. |
6 | 8 February 1943 | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose set sail from Kiel, Germany, to Japan, marking a crucial phase in the Indian independence movement. |
7 | 8 February 1951 | Birth of Ashok Chakradhar, Indian writer and poet. |
8 | 8 February 1963 | Birth of Mohammad Azharuddin, Indian cricketer and politician. |
9 | 8 February 1964 | Birth of Santosh Sivan, Indian cinematographer, director, and actor. |
10 | 8 February 1986 | Introduction of prepaid taxi services at Delhi Airport. |
11 | 8 February 1988 | Birth of Rucha Hasabnis, Indian television actress. |
12 | 8 February 1990 | Birth of Ishita Sharma and Ishita Raj Sharma, Indian film actresses. |
13 | 8 February 1997 | Birth of Anarkali Marikar, Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema. |
14 | 8 February 2007 | Meteor-like object fell from the sky in Rajasthan, killing three people. |
15 | 8 February 2016 | Death of Nida Fazli, renowned Indian poet and lyricist. |
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Story first published: Friday, February 7, 2025, 10:54 [IST]
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