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Historical Event on 2/8/1872

Lord Mayo, Viceroy of India, was assassinated by prisoner Sher Ali during his visit to Andaman Islands.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/3/1987Arvind Deshpande, famous actor, died.
7/1/1927Chandrashekhar, former Prime Minister of India, was born.
7/22/1997Govt. issues notification saying that Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 would come into force from Sept. 15.
4/8/1759British troops chase French out of Masulipatam, India.
7/8/1985Sri Lanka Peace talks open in Thimphu.
12/19/1927Uttar Pradesh was formed by an Automobile Association.
10/30/1992India and China decide to continue peace measures and open more points for border trade.
7/15/1993Maninderjit Singh Bitta,Punjab Minister of State for Irrigation, appointed new Youth Cong (I) President.
5/21/1996General Election (11th) of India ended.
12/17/2000The 13-day nationwide postal strike called off.