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Historical Event on 1/8/1994

Kamkothi Parmacharya Shri Chandrashekhar Saraswati, 68th Shankaracharya of Kanchi maat and Indian Saint, passed away at the the of 99.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/28/1890Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule died. He led a selfless life devoted to the upliftment of the lower classes of the Hindu society. He also started school for girls and for downtroddens and untouchables. He was assissted in education field by his wide Savitri Bai.
10/16/1997Queen Elizabeth visits Kalakshetra where she witnesses Bharatanatyam show and film shooting at MGR Film City, Taramani in Chennai. She also goes to Kancheepuram and Sriperumbudur (Rajiv Gandhi memorial).
1/4/1906Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone of Victoria Memorial Hall at Calcutta.
5/8/1954Indian Government decided to integrate Chandranagar in West Bengal which was under the rule of the French.
3/6/1961India's first Financial daily 'The Economic Times' started publication from Bombay.
3/24/1944Manmohan Singh, famous economist and Finance Minister of India, was born.
1/18/1992Ordinance cuts minimum poll campaign time to 14 days from 20 days.
5/11/1991Naxalities in Andhra abduct P. Sudhir Kumar, son of the former Union Minister Shiv Shankar.
5/27/1930Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was arrested during Salt Movement.
1/14/1938Belur Math, new temple, was consecrated in Calcutta.