Today in History 2nd March: Born on this day, freedom fighter and poetess, who are called ‘Bharat Kokila’

Today in history 2nd March: The day of March 2 is important for many reasons in history. Today is the death anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, who was a respected freedom fighter and poet and also known as “Bharat Kokila”. Let’s take a look at important national and international events on this day.

Sarojini Naidu was called the “Kokila of India”

Sarojini Naidu, an important person of Indian history, was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad. Due to his impressive writing and speeches, Sarojini Naidu was called the “Kokila of India”. Apart from her writing, she was a strong advocate of women’s rights and played an important role in the fight for Indian independence. She also became the first woman president of the Indian National Congress. After independence, she became the first woman governor of the country when Uttar Pradesh (who was previously known as United Province).

Today in History 2nd March: Important events of the country and the world

• In 1498, the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama and his fleet landed on the Mozambique Island during their first visit.
• In 1807, the US Congress passed a law prohibiting slaves imports, which was an important step towards ending slavery.
• In 1931, the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was born, known for introducing reforms in the Soviet Union.
• In 1969, Britain’s supersonic aircraft, Concord, took its first successful flight, reaching a speed of 2080 km per hour.
• It was in 1970 that Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Smith declared the country a republic, which ended its final relations with the British Empire.
• 1991 A car bombings occurred in Colombo, Sri Lanka, killing 19 people, including Deputy Defense Minister Ranjan Vijartne.
• In 2008, 42 people were killed and 58 were injured in a bomb blast during a meeting against militants at Dera Adamkhel, Pakistan.
• In 2009 itself, the Election Commission of India announced to hold elections in 5 phases for the 15th Lok Sabha from 16 April to 13 May.
• In 2023 itself, the United Nations rejected the “irrelevant” argument of Kailasa of fugitive Nityananda at a Geneva meeting.
• In 2024, Indian women’s tennis player Ankita Raina lost in the semi -finals of the ITF Women’s Open, but was successful in winning the title in the doubles competition with Kazakhstan’s Jhibk Kulmbeva.

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