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Historical Event on 7/2/1961
Prof M S Thacker, DG-CSIR, laid the foundation stone for the wind tunnel complex.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 4/6/1966 | Mihir Sen, first Indian swimmer to achieve many remarkable feats, swam across the 'Palk Strait' measuring 22 kms between India & Sri Lanka (Cylone). |
| 4/18/1992 | Russia suspends transfer of rocket technology to India. |
| 6/18/1946 | Congress Working Committee decides to accept Interim Government scheme. |
| 8/9/1942 | Mahatma 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. |
| 6/28/1995 | Madhya Pradesh in central India is designated a `tiger state' to protect the animal from poachers and settlers. |
| 4/14/1916 | Commandur Rajagopalachari Rangachari, cricketer (India 1947-48), was born at Mamandur, Tamil Nadu. |
| 2/21/1959 | Press Club of India was founded in New Delhi. |
| 3/22/1906 | Bhagwant Bhikaji Samant, educationalist, was born. |
| 2/6/1985 | Vikram Kumar, Soccer(Football) player, was born. |
| 4/28/1993 | Troops storm police complex in Srinagar and free officials from the rebelling 2000 policemen. |
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