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Historical Event on 1/8/1872

Hemchandra Goswami, ancient Asamia literature expert, historian, editor and poet, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/1/1978Justice Y. Y. Chandrachud is sworn in as the Chief Justice of India.
7/2/1905Shantiswaroop Dhavan, former Governor of West Bengal, was born.
1/5/1994Jnanpith Award was given to U. R. Anantha Murthy (Kannada).
7/29/1911Mohan Bagan became the first Indian football team to win the I.F.A. Shield.
2/24/1899Maheshchandra Burjorjee Bilimoria, film distributor, was born.
2/23/1993Noted Hindi poet Naresh Mehta wins Gyanpith Award.
8/16/1980Communal riots continue; death toll in Uttar Pradesh City hits 130.
10/22/1983The Union government reduces the upper age limit for the Civil Services Examination from 28 years to 26 years.
8/23/2000India, Japan unveil new global partnership and agree to start a formal security dialogue. Sanctions status quo on CTBT.
3/18/1974Buddhadev Basu, modern Bengali poet, story writer, playwright and critic, passed away.