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Historical Event on 8/14/1947
Pakistan was partitioned from India. Gandhiji hailed the following day as one of rejoicing for deliverance from British bondage.

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3/18/1944	Azad Hind Fauj entered India (Japanese army) from the border of Burma and invaded north eastern India.
1/4/1993	K. Margabandhu, former UCO Bank chief, was arrested on charges of amassing wealth beyond his means.
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11/12/1997	India elected to executive board of UNESCO.
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4/17/1999	The Vajpayee Government resigns after it loses the confidence vote in the Lok Sabha by one vote - 269 to 270.

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Historical Event on 8/14/1947 Pakistan was partitioned from India. Gandhiji hailed the following day as one of rejoicing for deliverance from British bondage.

Historical Event on 8/14/1947
Pakistan was partitioned from India. Gandhiji hailed the following day as one of rejoicing for deliverance from British bondage.