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Historical Event on 6/8/1936

Akashwani Radio was later changed into All India Radio (AIR) in 1958.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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6/10/1888Balraj Bhalla, revolutionary, was born.
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3/17/1989Daily newspaper 'Sakal' published its edition in South Maharashtra.
3/23/1910Dr. Ram Manohar Hiralal Lohia also known as ""Dauntless Dr. Lohia"", freedom fighter and socialist leader, was born at Akbarpur, district Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. He had founded Praja Socialist Party in 1952.
10/9/1996PVN Rao granted anticipatory bail in St. Kitts forgery case till Oct. 14.
10/31/1955The Prime Minister inaugurated the Cooperative Milk Producers' Union factory at Anand, Gujarat.
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1/17/1981Central Government offers full statehood to Mizoram.