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Historical Event on 3/19/1936

Raghav Kaneria, great artist and decorator, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/5/1952John Hope Victor Alexander, Viceroy of India (1936-43), died at the age of 64.
7/3/1898Gopinath Bhagwan was born at Banamohalla, Srinagar. He is one of the most eminent saints who have graced the sacred land of India. An Ashram at Kharyar, Srinagar is set up by his disciples and devotees to preach his meditation.
10/25/1999US Energy Secretary Bill Richardson arrives.
6/6/1997U.S. Congress honours Mother Teresa with a gold medal.
4/30/1896Maa Anandamayee (1896-1982), God-intoxicated yogini and mystic Bengali saint, was born at Kheora. Her spirit lives on in devotees.
2/13/1945Vinod Mehra, famous Hindi film actor, was born.
9/29/1992Ramesh Krishnan and Leander Paes put India into the World round of 16 nations in the Davis Cup tennis by defeating Britain (4-1)
2/15/1951Stephen H. Smith, father and pioneer of Indian Aero Philately or air borne mail, passed away.
6/23/1661Princess Catherine of Portugal wed King of England Charles II. Portugal gave island of Mumbai to England as present. The British got Bombay as dowry from Portugal.
2/19/1919Arvind Gokhle, great Marathi story writer, was born.