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Historical Event on 8/22/1919

Girijakumar Mathur, famous modern Hindi poet, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
2/12/1995Maramon Centenary Convention, (the biggest Christian gathering in Asia) begins in Kerala.
11/25/1984Yashwantrao B. Chavhan, first Chief Minister of Maharashtra and former Deputy Prime Minister, passed away.
7/19/1949Raja of Tehri Garhwal announces merger with Indian Union.
8/22/1993The first batch of IAF troops landed in the capital city of Mogadishu.
12/6/1987MiG-29, re-christened `Baaz', inducted into the Indian Air Force.
6/13/1905Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji, cricketer (England 1929-31), was born.
2/20/1847Turf Club of Royal Calcutta was established.
2/9/1964Hanumant Singh scores 105 runs on his debut match during the India vs England cricket tournament at Delhi.
5/29/1953Mount Everest conquered by Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay.