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Historical Event on 8/14/1996

Amrit Rai, son of Munshi Premchand, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/17/1948Govt. announced that all discriminations against women in matter of employment will be done away with and in future, women will be eligible for any public service including administrative sevice and police service.
1/1/1924Krishna Mohan Jha, famous educationist, was born at Pokharia near Katihar (Purnea).
4/24/1929First non-stop flight from England to India takes-off.
10/10/1906Narayan Rasipuram Krishnaswamy, great Indian writer, was born.
11/7/1908N. R. Shede (Annasaheb), litterateur and editor, was born.
11/19/1962Nehru asks more US aid as China drives into India in New Delhi.
12/12/1991Violence in Karnataka over the centre's notification on Cauvery.
12/5/1991Sarkaria report accepted.
7/22/1702The ""English Company of Merchants"" and the old East India Company was named the United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies"". In1833, this name finally changed to East India Company.
1/15/1948Gandhiji hails Indian Cabinet's decision to release Pakistan dues of Rs. 550 million. Fast continues for establishment of communal peace.