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Historical Event on 2/3/1921

The Evens Report on Indian Cinema 1921' was tabled before the Govt. on February 3.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/23/1956India celebrates the birth centenary of Bal Gangadhar ""Lokmanya"" Tilak.
1/26/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) became the first President of India. He remained President from Jan. 26,1950 to May 13, 1962.
5/5/1944Gandhi-Jinnah talks break down on Pakistan issue.
7/12/1949Ban on RSS lifted on the assurance that it abjures violence.
8/29/1982Shree Maa Anandmayee of universal fame passed away. Her body was laid to rest at Shree Anandamayee Ashram in Kankhal.
6/13/1991Shiv Sharma, Doordarshan Director General, was shot at in Delhi by suspected Punjab terrorists.
8/16/1901Shripad Ramchandra Tikekar, journalist and critic, was born.
12/7/1995Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2C), third indigenous satellite in the INSAT-2 series, launched. This has additional capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries. This is still in service. It was launched by Ariane launch vehicle at French Guyana.
5/26/1957Janta Insurance Scheme was inaugurated in Bombay.
1/7/1993The union govt. acquires 67.703 acres of land in and around the disputed area at Ayodhya and refers the issue to the Supreme Court.