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Historical Event on 2/13/1984

Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister, inaugurated the first manufacturing work of Indian Submarines at Mazgaon Dock, Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/7/1896The premier show of the 'Marvel of the Century', first cinema show India, arranged by the Representatives of French Lumiere brothers- Louis and August Lumiere, was held at Watson Hotel in Bombay. The regular shows, however, started from July 14, 1896 at the Novelty Theatre. This show advertisment appeared in the 'Times of India', carrying details of a film show to be held for the first time on Indian soil.
12/4/1993Mulayam Singh Yadav, takes over as CM of UP; Bhairon Singh Sekhawat of Congress sworn in as CM of Rajasthan.
5/31/1968F.V. Arul became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 06/05/71).
3/11/1863Maharaja Sayaji Rao III, great nationalist and social reformer, was born at Nasik.
4/5/1614Indian princess Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe.
1/31/1963Peacock declared as National Bird of India.
5/5/1955Indian parliament accept Hindu divorce.
1/20/1992Australia beat India 2-0 to win the World Series Cup.
2/23/1997Justice J. S. Verma appointed Chief Justice of India.
7/31/1991Air Chief Marshal Nirmal Chandra Suri PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC. became the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He was in this office till 31/July/1993.