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Historical Event on 4/8/1997

India creates history by entering the semi-finals of the 12th Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup international football series for the first time after holding Ghana 2-2 at Kochi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/7/1993Lalthanhwala sworn in CM of Mizoram.
12/28/1896In the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung in Calcutta.
1/23/1920Air transportation began in India by two Royal Air Force planes between Karachi and Bombay, and Air Mail service started.
8/14/1947Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania was appinted as the Chief Justice of India. He was in this office till 05/11/1951.
2/7/1992Shalki', the first submarine designed in India, joined Indian Navy.
7/27/1991Army called out in Srinagar valley after an attack on security forces in which 17 persons were killed.
3/20/1970Establishment of Muslim Satyashodhak Samaj.
1/3/2000A. B. Vajpayee, Prime Minister, accuses Pakistan for the hijack of an Indian Airlines aircraft. (The crisis ended on Dec. 31 last with the Vajpayee Government agreeing to free three terrorists in exchange for the passengers).
2/1/1967Victor Paramjyoti, famous Indian music director, composer and critic, passed away.
10/1/1991India takes over the presidency of Security Council with Ambassador G.R. Gharekhan in the chair.