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Historical Event on 3/28/1954

The flight undertook its first VVIP commitment, when it carried the first Prime Minister of India, the Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, from Palam to Tilpat range and back to witness the 'Fire Power Demo'. It carried wide spectrum of VVIPs, including the President, the Prime Minister, renowned statesmen, Generals, Luminaries and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/4/1941National Seva Dal was established.
2/12/1987Mahamayaprasad Sinha, former Chief Minister of Bihar, passed away.
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
5/4/1960Washington, Ike signs wheat pact with India for largest U.S. food sale.
5/8/1996Poll counting begins.
5/21/1855Rani Rasmoni was consecrated at Bhabatarini Kali Temple of Dakhineswar.
8/11/1908Khudiram Bose was hanged on this day in Central Jail at Mujaffarpur, Bihar at the age of 19 years. He along with Prafulla Chaki had planned to bomb the carriage supposed to be carrying Kingsford, unfortunately he was betrayed and was caught and finally was sentenced to death and hanged. This day is observed as ""Martyr's Day"" in memory of the great freedom fighter. Even today the soul stirring songs composed in his honour are sung by Bengali folk-singers.
10/6/1985P.T. Usha sets record for 400m (Women) in 51.61 seconds at Canberra .
10/6/1985King Birbal, renowned wit and one amongst the 'Navratna' of Emperor Akbar's Court, died in a war with Usuf Jard Kabile.
7/1/1821Daily newspaper 'Mumbai Samachar' was published.