19th March History – The Friend Request
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Know the history of the 19th March. We bring to our readers the most significant events which changed history. This story is about the Indo-Bangladesh friendship treaty and other significant events of the day.
Hello, I am time. I have witnessed it all. Be the creation or be the distraction. So today I bring to you the history of 19th March. But before that join me in wishing a very happy 84th birthday to the legendary cricketer Abbas Ali Baig. The other significant events are The Indo-Bangladesh friendship treaty which was signed on this day. Besides, it is this day when Pluto was photographed for the first time, and the famous Sydney Harbour bridge was officially opened for the first time.
Friend Request
In 1971, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) declared independence from Pakistan after a brutal civil war. The war ended with the surrender of Pakistani forces to the Indian Army, leading to the creation of Bangladesh as a new nation.
On March 19, 1972, India and Bangladesh signed the “Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Treaty,” which established friendly relations between the two countries and addressed a range of issues related to security, trade, and transit. The treaty was signed by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Bangladeshi President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in New Delhi.
The treaty laid the foundation for a strong and enduring relationship between India and Bangladesh. It addressed a wide range of issues such as border security, trade, water-sharing, and cultural exchanges. The treaty also recognized the contributions made by India during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
The friendship treaty was significant because it established a new level of cooperation and trust between the two countries, which had been at odds since the partition of India in 1947. It also paved the way for increased economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries, helping to build stronger ties between India and Bangladesh.
Today, India and Bangladesh enjoy a strong and vibrant relationship, with cooperation in areas such as trade, security, energy, and infrastructure. The Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Treaty remains an important milestone in the history of both countries and a symbol of their enduring friendship.
Pluto goes Viral
On the history of 19th of March 1915, Clyde Tombaugh photographed Pluto for the first time, although it was not identified as a planet until many years later. Tombaugh was a young astronomer who was working at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. His mission was to search for a “Planet X,” a hypothetical planet beyond the orbit of Neptune that could explain the observed irregularities in the orbits of Uranus and Neptune.
Tombaugh used a device called a blink comparator, which allowed him to compare photographs taken of the same area of the sky at different times. By carefully examining these photographs, he was able to detect the small, faint object that would later be identified as Pluto.
At the time, Tombaugh did not realize the significance of his discovery. He believed he had found the long-sought-after Planet X, but it was not until several years later that astronomers realized that Pluto was too small to be the cause of the observed irregularities in the outer solar system.
Despite this, the discovery of Pluto was a major event in the history of astronomy. It was the first new planet to be discovered since Neptune in 1846, and it sparked a renewed interest in the study of the outer solar system. It also provided a new challenge for astronomers, as they tried to understand the nature of this distant and mysterious world.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
On 19th of March 1932, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge was officially opened in Sydney, Australia. The bridge, which spans 1,149 meters, connects the city’s central business district with the North Shore and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Australia.
Construction on the bridge began in 1924 and took eight years to complete, at a cost of approximately six million Australian pounds. The bridge was designed by British firm Dorman Long and Co Ltd and was built by thousands of workers using innovative engineering techniques.
The opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was a significant event in the history of Australia, as it not only provided an important transportation link between the city’s north and south but also represented a symbol of national pride and unity. The opening ceremony was attended by thousands of people, including the then-Prime Minister of Australia, J.A. Lyons, and the Premier of New South Wales, Bertram Stevens.
Today, the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains a major tourist attraction and is a popular destination for bridge climbs and sightseeing. It continues to be an important symbol of Australia’s engineering and architectural achievements, as well as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the people who built it.
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