Notable Birthdays and Death Anniversaries on February 15

On February 15th, a significant date in history, Mirza Ghalib, a renowned poet known for his contributions to Urdu and Persian Literature, passed away in 1869. He was celebrated for his mastery of various poetic forms, including Ghazals and Marsiyas. Ghalib began his poetic journey at the tender age of 11, initially writing in Urdu before expanding his knowledge to Persian and Arabic, as well as delving into philosophy and logic. His works, such as Diwan-e-Ghalib, remain popular to this day, showcasing his profound influence on poetry.

Here is the list of major events on February 15 over the years

	Year	Events on February 15
1	15 February, 1638	Birth of Zeb-un-Nisa, Mughal princess and eldest daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb.
2	15 February, 1869	Death of Mirza Ghalib, renowned poet known for his contributions to Urdu and Persian literature.
3	15 February, 1898	The USS Maine warship sank in Havana Harbor due to an unknown explosion.
4	15 February, 1903	First sale of the teddy bear, which later became a globally recognized children's toy.
5	15 February, 1922	Birth of Dharma Bhiksham, an Indian politician and member of the 10th and 11th Lok Sabha.
6	15 February, 1924	Birth of K. G. Subramanian, an Indian artist and pioneer of modern Indian art.
7	15 February, 1939	Birth of C. Radhakrishnan, a Malayalam writer and film director.
8	15 February, 1942	Singapore commemorates Total Defense Day, marking the British surrender to the Japanese.
9	15 February, 1947	Birth of Randhir Kapoor, an Indian film actor, producer, and director.
10	15 February 1948	Death of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, an Indian poet known for the poem "Jhansi Ki Rani."
11	15 February, 1964	Birth of Ashutosh Gowariker, an Indian filmmaker and actor.
12	15 February, 1965	Canada inaugurates its new national flag, celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day.
13	15 February, 1981	Birth of Kavita Kaushik, an Indian television actress.
14	15 February, 1982	Birth of Meera Jasmine, an Indian film actress.
15	15 February 2009	Death of Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur, the last ruling Maharaja of Alwar.
16	15 February, 2022	Death of Bappi Lahiri due to obstructive sleep apnea and post-COVID-19 complications at the age of 69.

Notable Birthdays and Death Anniversaries on February 15

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