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Historical Event on 1/15/1948

Gandhiji hails Indian Cabinet's decision to release Pakistan dues of Rs. 550 million. Fast continues for establishment of communal peace.

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9/3/1999India launches a new phase of military modernisation after the Kargil conflict.
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.
2/11/1993Andhra Naxalites release four out of six hostages.
11/5/1999Malcom Marshall, legendary West Indian fast bowler, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after battling colon cancer for over six months.
3/18/1944Subhash Chandra Bose formed Azad Hind Fauz and took control of Kohima-Imphal.
11/7/1996Cyclonic storm hits Andhra Pradesh.
4/3/1984Soyuz T-11 carried three cosmonauts along with the first Indian Sqn. Ldr. Rakesh Sharma to Salyut 7.
1/30/1903Lord Curzon opened the Imperial Library in in Metcalfe Hall at Calcutta.