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Historical Event on 8/6/1920
'Shakuntala' made by Oriental Film Mfg. Co. was released.
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| 1/10/1967 | Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, laid the foundation stone of Women's University, Karnataka, founded to pay gratitude to Rani Chainema of Kitur. |
| 8/13/1936 | Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama, freedom fighter, Indian lady revolutionary and politician, passed away at Bombay. |
| 9/23/1974 | First NCC Airforce Squadran (Women) was established at Vanasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan. |
| 3/17/1989 | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, president of Lok Dal (B) and former Union Minister, passed away. |
| 7/6/1992 | The centre decides to allow TV and Radio time slots for private producers. |
| 10/19/1875 | The first section from Hathras Road to Mathura Cantonment was opened to traffic. |
| 12/29/1972 | Construction work of Metro Train in Calcutta commenced. |
| 7/19/1763 | Mir Kasim was defeated in 'Katwa' battle by Britishers. |
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