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Historical Event on 8/1/1846

Dwarkanath Tagore, a Hindu philanthropist, died in London.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/7/198161 die in circus fire in Bangalore.
10/1/1991India takes over the presidency of Security Council with Ambassador G.R. Gharekhan in the chair.
2/3/1929The ""Times of India Illustrated Weekly"" was renamed as ""The Illustrated Weekly of India"".
8/3/1780British officer captain Bruce conquered Gwalior fort under Major Popham after defeating Sindhiya.
1/8/1987P. G. Joshi, cricketer (12 Tests for India 1951-60, ct 18 stp 9), passed away.
6/4/1992Stock broker Harshad Mehta and his associates arrested.
8/20/1996India defeat Pakistan in Under-15 World Challenge Final at Lord's, England.
8/19/1944The last Japanese troops driven out of India.
11/23/1948The beseiged garrison of Punch was relieved a full year after its siege. This meant that a firm grip had been established all the way from Pathankot on the major portions of this province.
3/20/1602United East India Company of the Netherlands i.e. Dutch East India Company was chartered by States-General of Holland. During its 96-year history, it became one of the world's most powerful companies.