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Historical Event on 8/2/1922

Krishnapal Singh, politician and lawyer, was born at Birahuli in Madhya Pradesh.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/12/1997Gulshan Kumar of Super Cassette Industries was shot dead by four unidentified persons in north-west Mumbai.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
1/9/1854Govind Vasudev Kanitkar, noted poem writier, novelist and translator, was born.
9/19/1990Planning Commission announces 8th Five-Year Plan proposals with a total outlay of Rs. 610,000 crore.
6/5/1980Manipur University was established.
3/10/1993The 12-day-old caretaker ministry in Tripura led by Samir Ranjan Burman resigns.
5/14/1995Major train accident near Salem when KK Express collides with goods train killing 51 people.
5/11/1930Ganesh Narayan R, great Industrialist, was born.
2/2/2000The Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry clears Ms. Deepa Mehta's film ''Water'' after the director agreed to make some changes in the script.
3/16/1992Satyajit Ray, veteran film producer and director, was presented the honorary Oscar by a three-member Oscar committee at a Calcutta nursing home.