HISTORY QUIZ OF THE DAY (Aug-11)

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Aug 11, 0070 :: SECOND TEMPLE was the reconstructed First Temple in which stood between 352 BC and 70 AD. It was the center of worship. The Second Temple was destroyed on this day by the in Jerusalem.

Aug 11, 2003 :: AFGHANISTAN :: On this day, NATO took over command of the in Afghanistan; it was its first major operation outside Europe in its history.

Aug 11, 2003 :: Acute was experienced on this day in Paris registering temperatures up to 112°F (44° C); more than 100 died.

Aug 11, 2000 :: :: On this day, this Indian girl was crowned the youngest British ladies Chess Champion at the end of the final round of the Smith and Williamson British Chess Championship. She is also the first Indian girl to win a in Chess.

Aug 11, 1962 :: SUNIEL SHETTY :: Born this day, he is an Indian muscleman star.

Aug 11, 1950 :: Steve WOZNIAK :: born this day, he is the of the Apple Computers.

Aug 11, 1932 :: HOCKEY :: On this day, India beat USA at the Los Angeles Olympics by the of victory in any international match.

Aug 11, 1932 :: :: On this day, in Los Angeles Olympics Hockey march against USA, he scored 10 goals, which is the highest ever by an player in an international hockey match.

Aug 11, 1932 :: :: On this day, in Los Angeles Olympics Hockey march against USA, he scored 8 goals. India won this match by 24-1, which remains the highest ever margin of victory in any international Hockey match.

Aug 11, 1908 :: KHUDIRAM BOSE :: Executed on this day, he was one of the early in the Indian independence movement.