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Historical Event on 12/25/1964
Anil Kaul, Canadian badminton player (Olympics-96), was born in Amritsar, India.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
5/19/1904 | Jamshedji Nasarvanji Tata, famous industrialist and father of modern technology, passed away at Nauheim, Hesse-Nassau, France. He commenced cotton mills in Bombay and Nagpur and founded the Tata Iron and Steel Company, which is one of the largest integrated steel mills in the world. |
9/9/1812 | The first paper currency was issued by the Bank of Bengal. The notes of this bank were later printed by Perkins, Heath & Co. in England. They can be distinguished into at least 10 different types. They were issued in a wide range of denominations from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1000. |
8/15/1947 | Brigadier Thakur Mahadeo Singh was the first Indian Commandant. He was the DSO of Indian Militery Academy. |
1/26/1981 | Sandeep Patil scores memorable 174 vs Australia at Adelaide Oval. |
12/13/1991 | Justice M. H Kania of Maharashtra sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of India. |
6/1/1819 | William Carey, Ward and Marshman established the Serampore College in Bengal. |
1/22/1992 | Government raises Suzuki share in Maruti to 50 per cent making it the first public sector company to go private. |
2/26/1998 | Kalyan Singh wins the ''composite floor test'' in the Assembly, securing 225 votes against the 196 got by Jagadambika Pal. |
9/11/1913 | Waman Ganesh Talwalkar, Marathi journalist and story writer, was born. |
1/20/1898 | Krishnarao Ganeshpant Fulanbrikar (Master Krishnarao), famous singer, actor and music director, was born. |
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