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Historical Event on 8/15/1854
The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/14/1761	The third and last battle of Panipat, fought between the Marathas and the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abadli, started. The Marathas lost 28,000 soldiers and were virtually routed in North India thus ending the Maratha hegemony.
6/1/1998	Petrol price is raised by Re.1 per litre.
5/14/1956	Govt announces that decimal coinage will be introduced in India from April 1, 1957.
12/31/1999	This Indian Railway, carries more than 11 million passengers in a day, runs on more than 62,000 route kilometers and more than 1,07,000 track kilometers daily. This is the largest Railway System under Single Management.
5/30/1952	S.C.Mathur was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 01-07-1955.
9/2/1947	Gandhiji is mobbed in Calcutta house; gives up idea of Noakhali visit. Peace efforts intensified.
2/1/1827	Gordon's Esplanade building was established in Calcutta's Bengal Club.
1/6/1993	India and Bhutan sign agreement on the giant Sankosh hydro-electric project.
2/15/1992	Kesri Publications started the first Indian newspaper in `Brail' lipi (language).
1/1/1995	Raman Lamba & Ravi Sehgal score 464 for 1st wicket for Delhi.

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Historical Event on 8/15/1854 The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.

Historical Event on 8/15/1854
The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.