History of Today in India – 30 December

Explore the history of today 30 December in India, including important historical events, famous personalities, milestones, and key developments. This content is especially useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and State PSC competitive exam preparation.
Last updated on 30 December 2025, 11:25 AM

Important Events in 1803

  • 1803: East India Comapny captured Dehli, Agra and Bharooch.

Important Events in 1865

  • 1865: Rudyard Kipling, famous English litterateur and author (Jungle Book, Gunga Din-Nobel 1907), was born in Bombay.

Important Events in 1879

  • 1879: Shri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), modern Hindu Advaita renaissance saint of Maharshi Research Institute, philosopher and yogi, was born in Tiruchuzhi near Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

Important Events in 1887

  • 1887: Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, leader of India Freedom Movement, Law expert, Educationist, Litterateur and founder of “Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan”, was born at Bharuch.

Important Events in 1906

  • 1906: The All India Muslim League was founded in Dacca by a group of big landlords which included Aga Khan III, The Nawab of Dacca and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk-Salimullah. They supported the Partition of Bengal and called for seperate Muslim electrorates and other safeguard for Muslims.

Important Events in 1929

  • 1929: The first inland Indian air mail left New Delhi this morning for Jodhpur, Hyderabad, and Karachi to connect at Karachi with the air service to London.

Important Events in 1935

  • 1935: Lord Reading, former Viceroy and Governor General of India, died at the age of 76 at UK.

Important Events in 1941

  • 1941: Gandhiji, at his own request, is relieved of hi-leadership of Congress by Working Committee.

Important Events in 1946

  • 1946: Jawaharlal Nehru calls on Gandhiji, who says, “My reason wholly supports my heart”.

Important Events in 1947

  • 1947: India informs Pakistan and other dominion representatives that it has decided to refer the Kashmir issue to the Security Council under Article 35 of the United Nations Charter.

Important Events in 1949

  • 1949: India recognizes People’s Republic of China.

Important Events in 1953

  • 1953: The Untouchability (Offences) Bill published in the Gazette of India.

Important Events in 1964

  • 1964: 500 people seized by Chinese spies.

Important Events in 1971

  • 1971: Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, famous nuclear scientist, died.

Important Events in 1974

  • 1974: Opening of the fifth Indian Film Festival. It was presided over by Satyajit Ray at New Delhi.

Important Events in 1993

  • 1993: Government gets majority when 10 members of Ajit faction of the JD merge with the Congress.

Why is 30 December Important in Indian History?

Several significant political, cultural, educational, and sporting events took place on 30 December, making it an important topic for general knowledge and competitive examinations.

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History of Today in India – 30 December - FAQ

What happened on 30 December in Indian history?

On 30 December, several important historical events, notable births, and major milestones occurred in Indian history.

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