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Historical Event on 2/2/1862

Pandit Shambhunath was the first Indian to become Judge of Indian High Court.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/31/1941Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat of the Bombay Sappers showed an act of unparalleled bravery and inspiring leadership when commanding a detachment of 21 Field company of the Bombay Sappers on the road to Gondar, in Abyssinia. Hence, The Victoria Cross (VC) was bestowed upon him and he became the first Indian Commissioned Officer receipeant of The Victoria Cross (VC).
6/22/1994L. V. Prasad, father of South Indian film industry, died.
12/25/1921Mass boycott greets the Prince of Wales when he arrives in Calcutta.
1/19/1996Upendranath 'Ashk', noted Hindi literary figure known for his disputed writings, passed away.
2/12/1794Alijabahadar Mahadaji Shinde passed away.
1/14/1905Durga Khote, Marathi stage artist and actress, was born.
12/16/1990Dr. M. Channa Reddy resigned as Andhra Pradesh CM.
9/11/1991V. S. Narayan, 'Janmabhumi' Newspaper Group chief, died.
6/8/1992Assets of 31 persons including Harshad Mehta attached.
3/7/1994India and Iran sign three MoU in Tehran.