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Historical Event on 8/15/1972

Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/13/1947Diplomatic relations between India and Russia established.
7/11/1998The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.
2/26/1975Bhanubhai Shah established the first kite museum of India called 'Shankar Kendara' in Ahmedabad.
3/7/1934Nariman Jamshedji Contractor ""Nari Contractor"", cricketer (Indian batsman & captain) was born in Godhra, Gujarat.
3/22/1932Indian Muslims break with Great Britain.
7/17/1930Lord Irwin,British Viceroy, allows Indian moderates to visit Gandhi in prison.
5/23/1993Channa Reddy,Rajasthan Governor, shifted to Tamil Nadu. Motilal Vohra appointed in UP and B. Satyanarayan Reddy moved to Orissa.
2/28/1950The Finance Minister announces the setting up of the Planning Commission with Nehru and Nanda as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively.
11/3/1605Salim renamed himself as Jahangir and became the king of Agra.
10/31/1991Karsevaks' hoist flags on Masjid in Ayodhya.