1913day.year
Raja Harishchandra, the first full-length Indian feature film, is released, marking the beginning of the Indian film industry.
Raja Harishchandra, released on May 3, 1913, is recognized as India’s first full-length feature film, marking the birth of Bollywood’s cinematic journey.
Produced and directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, Raja Harishchandra premiered in Bombay (now Mumbai) on May 3, 1913.
The silent film depicted the legendary tale of King Harishchandra’s sacrifice and devotion to truth.
Phalke’s pioneering work laid the foundation for the world’s largest film industry.
Despite technical limitations, the movie captivated audiences with its narrative and theatrical performances.
Its success inspired countless filmmakers, leading to rapid growth in Indian cinema.
Today, Raja Harishchandra is celebrated as a historic milestone in global filmmaking.
1913
Raja Harishchandra
feature film
Indian film industry
1951day.year
London's Royal Festival Hall opens with the Festival of Britain.
London's Royal Festival Hall opened on May 3, 1951, as the first postwar building completed for the Festival of Britain, becoming an iconic center for music and the arts.
On May 3, 1951, the Royal Festival Hall was inaugurated as the centerpiece of the Festival of Britain, held on London's South Bank. Designed by the London County Council Architects' Department, the hall became the first major postwar building in the UK, symbolizing renewal and modernism. Its state-of-the-art acoustics and modernist architecture set new standards for concert hall design. The venue hosted performances ranging from classical orchestras to emerging popular musicians, quickly earning a reputation for excellence. Managed by the Southbank Centre, the hall played a pivotal role in promoting cultural events and arts education. Over the decades, it has remained a beloved landmark and continues to attract audiences from around the world.
1951
Royal Festival Hall
Festival of Britain
1953day.year
Two men are rescued from a semitrailer that crashed over the side of the Pit River Bridge before it fell into the Sacramento River. Amateur photographer Virginia Schau photographs "Rescue on Pit River Bridge", the first and only winning submission for the Pulitzer Prize for Photography to have been taken by a woman.
In 1953, Virginia Schau captures a dramatic bridge rescue, earning the first Pulitzer Prize for Photography awarded to a woman.
On May 3, 1953, a semitrailer crashed over the edge of the Pit River Bridge above the Sacramento River, trapping two men in peril. Amateur photographer Virginia Schau arrived on the scene and documented the tense rescue in her photograph "Rescue on Pit River Bridge." Her image conveyed raw human drama and the urgency of the moment, capturing the attention of the nation. In a historic decision, the Pulitzer Prize jury honored Schau's work, making her the first and only woman to win the award in photography. Her achievement broke barriers in the field of photojournalism and inspired generations of women photographers. The iconic photograph remains a testament to courage under pressure and the power of visual storytelling.
1953
semitrailer
Pit River Bridge
Sacramento River
Virginia Schau
Pulitzer Prize for Photography