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Historical Event on 8/15/1950

Earthquake measuring 8.6 on Richter Scale hits Assam in north eastern India claiming 11,000 lives.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/30/1991A 36-member Congress ministry led by Hiteswar Saikia assumes office in Assam.
3/4/1924Shyam Lal Gupt 'Parshad' wrote the song 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara'.
10/18/1997Prince Philip switches on the internet version of Malayala Manorama and The Week at Kochi.
4/3/1670Tanaji Malusure, right hand of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, passed away during the battle of Singhgad fort.
8/20/1885First meeting of the Indian National Congress held.
5/29/1968Dara Singh becomes the world wrestling champion.
5/29/1965Indian Everest team sets a world record by climbing the Everest for the fourth time.
5/8/1997India decides to import currency notes for the first time.
5/22/1997At least 40 persons are killed and over 300 injured in an earthquake which hit Jabalpur city.
11/5/1907Special commissioner appointed to deal with famine conditions.