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Historical Event on 7/30/1947

The part of Kashmir, North West Frontier Provience (NWFP), was swallowed up by Pakistan. The formality of raising the flag being done in November.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/26/1991Syed Shahabuddin filed nominations for two seats as a candidate of two different parties within 24 hours.
11/22/1997Diana Hayden, 24-year-old Mumbai-born Miss India, beat 85 contestants from around the world to be crowned new 'Miss Universe' at Mahe in Seychelles.
8/5/1991Leila Seth was sworn the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. She is a judge of Delhi High Court.
6/2/1965The second of 2 cyclones in less than a month kills 35,000 (Ganges R India).
11/6/1996India wins Titan's cup beating South Africa in Mumbai.
9/28/2000Marion Jones wins the 200m gold medal at Sydney.
9/20/1819Jose Custodio Faria (Joseph Stadio Faria), revolutionary scientist of Goa died.
11/18/1839P Barron discovered Nainital and he was the British sugar merchant of Shahjahanpur.
1/24/1952The first International Film Festival of India held in Bombay, this event had a great impact on Indian Cinema.
11/28/1997Seven-month-old United Front government, headed by Prime Minister I.K Gujral, bows out of office.