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Historical Event on 6/18/1943
British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.

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8/11/1908	Khudiram Bose was hanged on this day in Central Jail at Mujaffarpur, Bihar at the age of 19 years. He along with Prafulla Chaki had planned to bomb the carriage supposed to be carrying Kingsford, unfortunately he was betrayed and was caught and finally was sentenced to death and hanged. This day is observed as ""Martyr's Day"" in memory of the great freedom fighter. Even today the soul stirring songs composed in his honour are sung by Bengali folk-singers.
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Historical Event on 6/18/1943 British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.

Historical Event on 6/18/1943
British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.