August 22 is a day marked by significant historical milestones, both in India and around the world.

🇮🇳 India – Founding of Madras (1639)

On this day in 1639, the British East India Company acquired land from the Nayak rulers to establish Madraspatnam, which later became Madras and today is Chennai. This settlement grew into one of India’s major port cities, becoming a hub for trade, culture, and politics. The founding of Madras not only shaped the economic landscape of southern India but also laid the foundation for Chennai’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.

 World – Japan Annexes Korea (1910)

On August 22, 1910, Japan officially annexed Korea, bringing it under colonial rule for the next 35 years. This marked a crucial turning point in Korean history, as Japanese governance imposed cultural, economic, and political changes that fueled resistance movements and the eventual fight for independence.

From the establishment of a bustling Indian city to global power shifts, August 22 reminds us how pivotal events on a single day can leave lasting legacies across nations and generations.