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Historical Event on 7/7/1763

Britishers declared Mir Jafer as Nawab of Bengal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1903Sen also produced the first publicity films of India--""Jaba Kusum Hair Oil'' and ''Edward's Anti-malaria Specific''. He also filmed the celebrations of the Coronation of King Edward VII at Calcutta.
2/23/1962Union government sets up an Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) formed by the Department of Atomic Energy and work on Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) started.
1/29/1983Piloo Mody, veteran Parliament member and senior leader of Janata Party, passed away.
6/9/2000The CBI-designated court frames charges against Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and RJD president Laloo Prasad Yadav in the disproportionate assets case.
5/10/1985P. N. Bhagawati appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
11/20/1999P.G.S. Mony, Indian scientist, is honoured by the French Government.
4/6/2000The Government permits use of LPG as auto fuel.
9/24/1932Poona Pact' was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This historical agreement allowed increased representation for untouchables. Also, Gandhi ended his fast.
10/18/1952Vinoo Mankad takes 13 Pakistan wickets to win first Indo-Pak clash.
10/15/1915Dr. I. Gopalkrishnan, Cricket Test Umpire for 7 tests from 1960-67, was born in Tamil Nadu.