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Historical Event on 7/8/1888
Fenardish Jyoki Antoniu, Konkani author and journalist, was born.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
4/21/1946 | Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, cricket (Indian off-spinner, Test umpire, ICC referee), was born in Madras. He received Arjun Award (1971). |
6/12/1997 | Mihir Sen, long distance swimmer, died. |
1/18/1970 | Kishan Singh at Cuttack sets record for 50 Km W.in 4.19.48. |
10/21/1990 | Doordarshan starts afternoon news bulletins at 2 p.m. (Hindi) and 3 p.m. (English) of 7.5 minutes duration on week days and 5 minutes on Sundays. |
8/16/1932 | Britain instituted new electoral plan for India: to allow limited untouchables and giving them separate representation. |
12/11/1931 | Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh ""Osho"", guru of the rich, was born. |
3/1/1919 | Mahatma Gandhi announced his desire to start 'Satyagraha' against proposed Rowlatt Act meant to curb civil and political liberties. |
6/8/1968 | Madhuri Mani Iyyer, famous singer of Karnatak Gharana, passed away. |
3/3/1934 | Amarsingh Pandurang Rane, educationist, was born at Banage, Kolhapur. |
4/9/1984 | Captain H.J. Singh of Indian Army crossed the Banihal Darsh with the help of Hand Glider and set a new record. |
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