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Historical Event on 8/14/1947

Pakistan was partitioned from India. Gandhiji hailed the following day as one of rejoicing for deliverance from British bondage.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/11/1994Delhi IG (prisons) Kiran Bedi wins Magsaysay Award for public service.
5/3/1977Hamid Dalwai, father of Muslim Satyashodhak Mandal in Maharashtra, passed away.
4/18/1992Russia suspends transfer of rocket technology to India.
3/1/1987A Pakistani official quoted as saying, ""Pakistan has nuclear bomb capabilities at New Delhi"".
8/9/1995India celebrated 53rd anniversary of Quit India movement.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.
5/11/1995In central Kashmir, militants burnt the Charar-e-Sherif shrine (the tomb of Sufi saint Sheikh Noorudin Noorani) built in 1460 by Zain-ul- Abidin.
8/15/1979Tukoji Holkar, a leader of Peshwa kingdom, dies.
5/8/1815Malaun of Nepal was captured by General David Ochterlony.
5/16/1911Pumping Station of Calcutta was commissioned at Tallah.