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Historical Event on 4/15/1874

Tryambak Sitaram Karkhanis, founder of `Maharashtra Natak Mandali', was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/18/1915British Government approved Indian Security Act to have greater control on the Indian people.
12/15/1943The Vengeance suffered numerous defects and teething troubles, necessitating temporary withdrawal from the two IAF squadrons, but the problems were eventually mitigated if not eradicated, and No. 8 Sqn flew its first operational Vengeance sorties against Japanese targets from Double Moorings, Chittagong.
9/1/1915Rajindersingh Bedi, Urdu story writer and Hindi film story writer, was born.
9/10/199587 of the 180 members of the newly constituted JAAC assume office.
5/1/1996P. Shiv Shanker, Kerala Governor, resigns in view of the ongoing CBI investigation against him in the hawala case.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
6/17/1824Bureau of Indian Affairs established.
9/24/1992Five selected regional TV channels go national by direct linking to INSAT.
10/27/1999P.M. Sayeed of the Congress(I) re-elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
4/7/1920Ravi Shankar Bhattacharya, renowned Sitar player (Sounds of India), was born in Banaras, India.