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Historical Event on 9/24/1861
Madame Bhikaji Rustom Cama, mother of the Indian Revolution, was born in Bombay. From an early age she took interest in social and political work.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
8/17/1780 | Indian Governor General Warren Hastings duel with Francis to settle personal and official quarrels. Francis was wounded but survived. |
12/24/1924 | Mohammed Rafi, famous playback singer, was born. |
5/13/1962 | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) became the second President of India. He held this office till May 13, 1967. |
9/1/1668 | Mumbai was handed over to East India Company by King of England. |
1/9/1889 | Dr. Vrindavanlal Varma, famous Hindi writer and social reformer, was born in Jhansi. He mainly wrote historical and social novels, most famouse being ""Mriganainee"". |
12/15/1976 | Baichung Bhutia, Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Gangtok, Sikkim. |
7/15/1948 | Establishment of 'PEPS' (Patiyala and East Punjab States Union). |
5/26/1957 | Janta Insurance Scheme was inaugurated in Bombay. |
5/1/1999 | India retained the SAFF Coca-Cola football title in Margao, beating Bangladesh in the final. |
7/10/1992 | Dr. Najma Heptulla re-elected Dy. Chairman of Rajya Sabha. |
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