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Historical Event on 8/2/1953

Baldev Ramji Mirdha ""Kisan Kesari"", great social worker, leader and politician, died in harness while going to address a Kisan Conference. He also played a vital role in formation of Rajasthan.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/1/1972International Airports Authority of India established.
9/9/1991Gold ornaments pledged by the Goans to the Portugese bank returned to owners.
4/16/1801Warrior Vithoji Holkar of Peshwa kingdom was assassinated.
9/4/1993Lawyers all over the country decide to abolish addresses like 'My Lord', 'Your Lordship' and replace them with 'Sir', 'Your Honour,' etc.
4/21/1990The first indigenously built missile cruiser boat, 'Vibhuti', was inaugurated and launched.
2/25/1844Girishchandra Ghosh, famous Bengali actor and dramatist, was born.
1/20/1997Indian Express launches its 18th edition from Belgaum.
3/31/1999The PIO card, conferring privileges on persons of Indian origin settled abroad, is formally launched.
3/22/1971Shri Hanuman Prasad Poddar, great social reformer, revolutionary and poet, passed away.
6/5/1996United Front Govt's Common Minimum Programme announced.