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Historical Event on 5/8/1906

Prannath Thapar, former General of India, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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5/18/1985Dr. P. C. Alexander appointed High Commissioner in Britain.
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8/6/1989Six top Cricket stars banned for one year from all cricket activities on the issue of American tour.
9/29/1993National Human Rights Commission set up.
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