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Historical Event on 8/15/1969

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formed under Department of Atomic Energy.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/29/1982Shree Maa Anandmayee of universal fame passed away. Her body was laid to rest at Shree Anandamayee Ashram in Kankhal.
5/13/1996M. Karunanidhi (DMK) sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM.
3/1/1818Singhgad won by the Britishers after the end of Peshwa kingdom.
11/7/1908N. R. Shede (Annasaheb), litterateur and editor, was born.
1/8/1993Dr. P.C. Alexander appointed Governor of Maharashtra.
8/18/1911Adityanath Jha, former Governor of Delhi, was born.
10/1/1997Gerhard Fischer, social worker, nominated for Gandhi peace prize. The 76-year-old German "Ambassador of Humanity'' was unanimously chosen for his contribution for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence
5/18/1775Warren Hastings expressed doubt of hanging Nandkumar.
11/6/2000Richa Mishra creates a national record in the women's 400m individual medley in 5.15.28sec in the 55th Senior National Aquatic championship in Calcutta.
7/13/1998The Government is prevented from tabling the Women's Reservation Bill.