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Historical Event on 11/8/1947

Junagadh accedes to India. Addresses A.I.C.C.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/20/1959For the first time, officials of the Indian government confirmed reports of widespread resistance to the Chinese occupying forces in Tibet. Open warfare erupted in the capital city of Lhasa.
3/31/1994The Supreme Court orders closure of 11 industrial units around Taj Mahal.
1/2/1987Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, great industrialist, leader and former Chief Minister of Orissa, died.
11/12/1999A 50-member BJP ministry led by Ram Prakash Gupta is sworn in Uttar Pradesh.
1/31/1995ISRO and Intelsat sign a $100 m 10-year-long agreement for leasing some of the capacity of the Indian-built INSAT-2E (scheduled for launch in 1997).
11/8/1831Edward R L Bulwer-Lytton was born.
1/31/1960Milkha Singh at Lahore sets record for 200m in 20.7s.
4/17/1904Naoomal Jeoomal Makhija, cricketer, pioneer Indian Test opening batsman, Right Arm Bowler and played 3 matches, was born at Karachi.
3/3/1952The Indian National Congress secured absolute majority in the Lok Sabha in the General elections.
1/26/1981Vayudoot air service started with a flight of a F27, from Guwahati airport. This is the third Indian airline inaugurated.