Bhai Mani Singh Ji, a great martyr and Granthi of Harminder Sahib was born
Also on this day
1846British took Koh-i-noor from Lahore
1923Buta Singh, Lambardar of Nangal Shammann is murdered
1946Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) passed resolution for the formation of s Sikh State
1996GurSikh women participated in the cleansing of Sri Harimandir Sahib’s floor in the Amrit Vela GurSikh women including Bhai Fauja Singh’s Singhni reached Darshani Doeri and joined others waiting for sewa. Everyone was meditating and reciting bani in preparation. Today, even Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat had joined the group. Suddenly, most of the men, who had been sitting there moved away, and joined a crowd which had been forming in a tight knot near the right-hand nishan sahib. There was a sense of hostility. But everyone was assured because of the Jathedar’s presence. Suddenly, the crowd swept over and surrounded the GurSikh women. They were engulfed in angry voices. The mob argued and screamed at the Jethadar. The men pressed against women - trying to push them back. But they held each other and stood our ground. The men were screaming at the top of their lungs and beating their chests. They yelled "Bole So Nihal ." and "Deg Teg Fateh" - as if it were theirs and not everyone’s!
