Madras Day 2026: August 22 Marks Chennai’s 387 Years

Exam-focused facts from the 23 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Madras Day is celebrated on August 22 to commemorate the acquisition of land on the Coromandel Coast in 1639.
The land was acquired by representatives of the English East India Company from local Nayak rulers.
The agreement involved Francis Day, Andrew Cogan and Beri Thimmappa.
The acquired land later became the location of Fort St. George.
Madras Day began as an organised city celebration in 2004.
The initiative involved historian S. Muthiah, journalist Sashi Nair and publisher Vincent D’Souza.
Madras Day 2026 marks the 387th anniversary of Chennai.