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Historical Event on 2/8/1994

Kapil Dev sets world record for Test Cricket wickets with 432.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/10/1985A. M. Prasad was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 30-04-1987.
12/20/1942Gangu Bai, freedom fighter from Kolhapur, died at Hinlang Jail because of police beating.
5/16/1975Sikkim annexed principality and was declared as the 22nd state of Indian Union.
9/9/1850Bhartendu Harish Chander, father of modern Hindi literature, poet and dramatist, was born.
11/9/1967Bhartiya Kranti Dal, a new political party founded.
3/24/2000Rupali Repale of India becomes the first woman and the youngest to swim the Robben Island channel-both ways.
5/10/1957Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected President of India for a second term.
5/10/1957Bahlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan and founder of Lodi dynasty, died in Delhi.
12/7/1979First International Children's Films Festival was held in Bombay.
11/12/1946Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya died at the age of 85.