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Historical Event on 9/2/1947
Gandhiji is mobbed in Calcutta house; gives up idea of Noakhali visit. Peace efforts intensified.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 4/9/1954 | India reports only 43\% of population speaks 15 recognized languages, noting 720 dialects, 23 tribal tongues. |
| 12/10/1923 | Madhav Gururao Kulkarni, great author and educationist, was born in Rani Bennur, Dharwar. |
| 12/31/1996 | Gold import policy liberalised. |
| 7/1/1947 | British Parliament passes the India Independence Act and fixes August 15 for the transfer of power. |
| 7/2/1999 | The Indian Army launches a three pronged attack on Kargil. India is firm on Pakistan pullout from the area. |
| 1/26/1965 | Hindi Language is accepted as National language of India. |
| 1/25/1995 | India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties. |
| 4/24/1974 | Ramdhari Singh alias 'Dinkar', veteran famous Hindi writer and poet, passed away. |
| 6/17/1996 | Balasahab Devras, Sarsangha Chalak of Rashtriya Sawyamsewak Sangh, died. |
| 11/20/1955 | Polly Umrigar scores India's first Test double century, 223 vs NZ. |
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