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Historical Event on 8/15/1949

Chandernagore joins the Indian Union. Panchayati Raj inaugurated in 114,000 villages.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/18/1997US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright arrives in New Delhi. Ms. Albright said she raised the 'all-important issue of terrorism' with Pakistan's top leadership.
3/1/1997India under-19 team wins third `Test', claims three-test series 2-0 win in Matara.
11/5/1961Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru arrived in New York. This was the first ocassion when an Indian Prime Minister went to United States.
3/10/1991The Army Dental Corps celebrates its Golden Jubilee and proudly recounts its past glory.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
9/23/1983Supreme Court upholds execution of criminals through hanging by rope.
4/11/1887Jamini Roy, famous artist, was born.
10/13/1971Hitesh Modi, cricketer (Kenyan left-handed batsman 1996 World Cup), was born.
2/17/1994Former US Congressman Stephan Solarz named Ambassador of India.
7/29/1997Rabri Devi inducts 60 ministers, including 22 of cabinet rank, thus raising strength of her Council of Ministers to 74.