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Historical Event on 4/13/1947

Diplomatic relations between India and Russia established.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/9/1898The Rower of Persia', a short film produced at Calcutta was released on February 9 at Star Theatre, Calcutta.
12/17/1830Simon Bolivar, great dynamic leader and social reformer, died.
2/14/1901King Edward VII open's his first parliament.
11/28/1890Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule died. He led a selfless life devoted to the upliftment of the lower classes of the Hindu society. He also started school for girls and for downtroddens and untouchables. He was assissted in education field by his wide Savitri Bai.
12/28/1926Shirish Kumar, freedom figher, was born.
3/11/1993Gen. K.V. Krishna Rao returns to Jammu & Kashmir as Governor.
2/21/1952The XV Indian Olympic Games in Madras.
6/4/1993L K Advani unanimously elected President of BJP.
7/24/1997Mahasweta Devi, Bengali litterateur, is recipient of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for journalism, literature and creative communication arts for her writings on indigenous communities.
12/16/1960Ganesh Chintaman Karve, creator of Marathi dictionary and author, passed away.