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Historical Event on 12/15/1894

Saraswatibai, famous singer and classical music expert, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/18/1995The latest deaths in northern India's hottest weather this century bring the death toll to 525 as temperatures hit 113¦F (45¦C) in New Delhi.
1/2/1905Jainendra Kumar, famous Hindi novelist and patriot, was born.
8/15/1947Brigadier Thakur Mahadeo Singh was the first Indian Commandant. He was the DSO of Indian Militery Academy.
1/12/1992India and Russia sign a new political treaty.
8/16/1932Britain instituted new electoral plan for India: to allow limited untouchables and giving them separate representation.
1/30/1988Sheshrao Wankhede, barrister, passed away.
11/10/1659Chhatrapati Shivaji killed Afzal Khan near Pratapgad Fort by a clever but undignified move.
8/15/1972Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.
10/3/1950India protests U.N. troops' crossing of 38th parallel in New York.
7/20/1903British to increase size of Royal Army in India.