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Historical Event on 2/3/1912

Bardanand Chattergy, chemical expert, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/2/1906Raja Ravi Verma died at Attingal near Trivandrum, Kerala. He is remembered for his artistic work in 'Ram Panchayatan', 'Vishwamitra-Menaka', 'Shakuntala writing a letter', 'Shiv Parvati'. A commemorative stamp was issued by the Postal Department on April 29, 1971 in his honour.
8/11/1954Yashpal Barburam Sharma, cricketer (Indian right-handed batsman early 80'), was born in Ludhiana.
4/15/1932Suresh Shridhar Bhat, famous poet, was born.
5/7/1907The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.
2/11/1818Britishers captured the 'Ajinkyatara' fort which belonged to the Marathas.
1/3/1945No. 8 Squadron becomes the first to convert onto the Spitfire VIII during the previous month and commencing operations on 3 January 1945 in the Kangaw area.
11/11/1994The Supreme Court stays Karnataka Reservation Act.
4/15/1998Punjab men and Railways women emerge champions in the National Volleyball League in Patna.
8/23/1995First ever cellular phone service begins in Calcutta.
11/9/1841Edward VII, King of England (1901-10), was born.