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Historical Event on 9/4/1947

Gandhiji breaks fast.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/12/1992A devastating wave of car-bomb explosions killed an estimated 300 people and injured hundreds more today in the large western Indian port city of Bombay. The first blast ripped through the city's stock exchange building, and minutes later a dozen slightly less powerful explosions rocked the bustling city center.The bomb attacks appeared to have been part of a carefully planned operation.The devices were clearly meant to cause maximum loss of life and damage to property.
12/11/1996T. N. Seshan retires. M. S. Gill becomes the new election Chief Election Commissioner.
5/1/1923Under the leadership of Singaravelu Chettiar, the first May day was celebrated in India.
7/15/1992Lucknow High Court stays any construction activity near the disputed temple in Ayodhya.
1/2/1967University established at Berhampur in Orrisa State.
5/25/1611Emperor Jahangir married Meherunnisa, widow of Sher Afghan. She recieved the title Noor Jahan.
5/18/1972Kokan Krishi (Agriculture) University was established.
9/14/1971Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, famous Bengali litterateur, died.
6/18/1993Advani takes over as party President.
6/29/1908Pratapsing Gaekwad, Prince of Baroda, was born.