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Historical Event on 07/08/1497

Vasco De Gama departed with his fleet from Lisbon Harbour for a trip to India .

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/3/1971India recognises Bangladesh. Indian army marches into Bangladesh and joins hands with Mukti Bahini. Pakistani Army in Bangladesh surrenders to the Indian Commander.
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7/24/2000The trial in the Rs. 133 crore urea scam resumes after about one year in the special court for CBI cases in New Delhi.
5/31/1928Pankaj Khirod Roy, cricketer (Indian opener, 413 partnership w/Vinoo Mankad), was born in Calcutta. He was the recipient of Padmashree (1975).
5/31/1997Fourth National Games opened at Bangalore.
4/2/1980S. S. Grewal was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 30-04-1981.
6/9/1957General Election ( 2nd) of India ends.
6/9/1659Dara Shikoh was handed over to Aurangzeb's army by Jiwan Khan, a Baluchi whose life was saved by Dara.
1/21/1994India and Myanmar decide to open border trade.
1/31/1983The first floating Dry Dock was launched at Howrah.