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Historical Event on 8/23/1942

Gorabai Katiya, freedom fighter, was shot by police while participating in a procession for freedom movement in Narsihapur.

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3/13/1947Lord Louis Mountbatten took charge as Viceroy of British India. He ruled upto 14th August, 1947.
1/22/1971Judge Sarv Mittra Sikri became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 25/04/1973.
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