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Historical Event on 4/5/1940
Charles Freer Andrews, a Christian Missionary, died in Calcutta. He is also referred as ""Deenabandhu Andrews"".
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 4/7/1935 | Shankar Abaji Bhise, famous Indian scientist, died. |
| 11/29/1961 | First cosmonaut of the world, Yuri Gagarin of Russia, came to India. |
| 2/16/1927 | Rail service started between India and Nepal. |
| 9/29/2000 | The Government raises the prices of petroleum products across- the-board while cutting import and excise duties on crude oil, diesel and motor spirit (petrol). |
| 11/28/1945 | Australia Services draw second Victory Test Cricket vs India at Calcutta. |
| 8/7/1990 | Union Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Broadcasting (Programme) Service. |
| 4/4/1998 | G. Sarala Devi, 62, CPI leader and general secretary of the National Federation of Indian Women, passed away in Hyderabad. |
| 12/8/1932 | Indian Air Force Act was passed. |
| 1/24/1966 | Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting). |
| 10/24/1890 | Shishirkumar Mitra, Physics expert, was born in Calcutta. |
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