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Historical Event on 1/8/1908
Gandhiji asks the Government for suspension of Registration Act, offers voluntary registration.

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5/18/1973	A powerful underground explosion rocked India's desert of Rajasthan today, making India the sixth nation in history to set off a nuclear device. The blast, which took place at a depth of 330 feet, was in the range of 10-15 kilotons, smaller than the bomb exploded by the US at Nagasaki in World War II. India is signatory to the 1963 test ban treaty, and thus was prohibited from exploding the device on land or in the air. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi claimed the purpose of the test was peaceful and said 'such explosions may have their use in mining operations'.
3/17/1994	Wali Mohammad Itto, former Speaker of J&K Assembly shot dead by militants.
7/21/1907	Gulam Mohamad Bakshi, former Prime Minister Jammu and Kashmir, was born.
5/20/1972	Indira Gandhi laid the foundation stone of 2nd Howrah bridge at Calcutta.
5/20/1972	A battle was fought at Turkra or Turkra Qasba (in the Balasore district) in which the Afghans were routed.
8/18/1993	The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
6/2/1984	Army takes control in Punjab as 22 people are killed in Sikh struggle for autonomy. The state is declared a restricted area under the Foreigners' Act.
1/25/1971	Himachal Pradesh High Court was established at Shimla for Himachal Pradesh Territory.
7/29/1980	India won Gold Medal in Hockey at Moscow Olympics.
5/1/1997	Anand wins all three categories in Amber chess tournament in Monte Carlo.

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Historical Event on 1/8/1908 Gandhiji asks the Government for suspension of Registration Act, offers voluntary registration.

Historical Event on 1/8/1908
Gandhiji asks the Government for suspension of Registration Act, offers voluntary registration.