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Historical Event on 8/11/1956

The Lok Sabha passed the States Reorganisation Act.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/15/1947Gandhi deplores the idea of population transfer.
7/22/1970Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (HPKV), College of Agriculture, Palampur was transferred to Himachal Pradesh University as part of its Agricultural Complex.
8/28/1993President's rule in J&K extended for another six months.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
1/30/1949Night Airmail Services was inaugurated.
5/30/1977Express Train fell into Beki river in Assam killing 44 persons.
8/14/1987A soldier in a guard of honor attacks Indian Prime Minister Gandhi with his rifle butt at Sri Lanka.
10/28/1997Cabinet permits RBI to issue rupee notes of 1000 denomination.
4/17/1904Naoomal Jeoomal Makhija, cricketer, pioneer Indian Test opening batsman, Right Arm Bowler and played 3 matches, was born at Karachi.
2/11/1997India and Russia agree on a package of trade and economic cooperation measures, following Foreign Minister I K Gujral's discussions in Moscow.