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Historical Event on 8/1/1957

M. K. Vellodi was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 04-06-1958.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/29/1947The Nizam of Hyderabad said that he would not consider acceding to either dominion, but would agree to a 'standstill arrangement' with India. The agreement is accepted by the Indian government.
1/12/1895Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow, saintly scientist and nobel prize winner, was born at Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
1/24/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India.
10/5/1997Kiran Bedi, India's first woman police officer, was awarded the Joseph Beuys prize for her work in reforming the largest prison of the country.
12/29/1959Durgapur Iron Plant inaugurated.
1/8/2000Abhin Shyam Gupta and B.R. Meenakshi win the NSCI Grand Prix all India badminton tournament in Mumbai.
5/21/1927Cargo Transportation service started between Calcutta and Bagdogra.
3/10/1904Raghunath Gopal Kokaje, great Hindi writer, was born at Bhoka, district Ratnagiri.
11/7/1958Nehru said the role of Gen. Mohammed Ayub Khan in Pakistan had increased the 'risk and danger of war' between India and Pakistan.
2/14/19674th Parliamentary Lok Sabha Election was held and the election process was completed on 15/02/1967.