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Historical Event on 8/19/1934

Dr. Hiralal died. He was a distinguished historian and contributed numerous articles to 'Indian Antiquary', 'Epigraphia Indica', The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, etc. He was also an honorary correspondent in Archaeology to the Government of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/20/1953India opens $ 140 mil. power system modeled after TVA.
4/21/1955Avadi session of the Indian National Congress adopts a socialistic pattern of society for India.
7/4/1912Pandit Nivrittibuwa Sarnaik, singer of 'Jaypur Gharana', was born.
7/29/1911Mohan Bagan became the first Indian football team to win the I.F.A. Shield.
9/8/1897Lokmanya Tilak charged in anti-national activity case.
6/7/1993Sai Baba escapes attempt on life. Four assailants and two bodyguards were killed.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
5/28/1950Bhagwaticharan, great revolutionary, passed away.
3/21/1998Jaswant Singh is appointed Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission after the resignation of Prof. Madhu Dandavate.
11/15/1875Birsa Munda, freedom fighter and leader, was born at Ulihatu, Ranchi district, Bihar.