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Historical Event on 8/3/1991

About 280 kgs of gold ornaments valued at $15 million, which had been deposited in the Portuguese bank in Goa by its natives, flown back to India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/20/1992Nirad C. Chauduri, 94, the Indian writer living in Oxford, made honorary Commander of the British Empire.
4/3/1932Boycott of British goods was so widespread that 70\% of cotton products were now thought to have come from Japan.
2/9/1964Hanumant Singh scores 105 runs on his debut match during the India vs England cricket tournament at Delhi.
2/9/1964Saint Kabir was born.
12/15/1932Tirunellai Narayana Iyer Seshan, Chief Election Commissioner of India, was born.
11/13/1901Four Language panels were started on Rs. 10/- notes. First time four corner serial numbers were introduced. This panel had Indian languages which varied from state to state.
10/20/1991Manohar Phalke, famous union leader and MLA, died.
6/18/1993Sunil Mittal, businessman, denies getting any money from Harshad Mehta.
4/26/1992Gyanapith award winner Prof. V.K.Gokak (82) passes away.
8/12/1952Social Welfare Board inaugurated in the Parliament.