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Historical Event on 8/14/1947

Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania was appinted as the Chief Justice of India. He was in this office till 05/11/1951.

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2/18/1911Under the auspices of the British Army, French pilot Henry Pequet makes the first official airmail flight from Allahabad to Naini Junction.
10/17/1997Prime Minister lays foundation stone of the Science City being set up at Jalandhar, Punjab.
5/16/1975Sikkim annexed principality and was declared as the 22nd state of Indian Union.
5/19/1979Pandit Hajari Prasad Dwivedi passed away.
3/5/1995Jalal Aga, famous comedian and character artist, passed away.
9/24/1992Five selected regional TV channels go national by direct linking to INSAT.