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Historical Event on 4/8/1857
Mangal Pandey, the first revolutionary of Indian mutiny and freedom fighter, was hanged till death at Barrackpore. He struck the first bullet during the time of mutiny against the British Empire.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 4/13/1919 | Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day. |
| 3/6/1995 | Arun Tamhankar, great journalist, died. |
| 10/6/1858 | Nanasaheb Peshwa, a revolutionary of first mutiny, died. |
| 5/13/1918 | Balasarswati, famous dancer of Bharat Natyam, was born. |
| 1/20/1957 | South Africa banned Indian Cargo ships to dock at their Ports. |
| 12/28/1932 | Britain says it is to release 28,000 prisoners, including Gandhi. |
| 12/28/1932 | Ruknud-din Firuz Shah, son of Emperor Iltutmish, was assassinated. |
| 2/9/1931 | A set of six stamps were issued during the inauguration of New Delhi. |
| 3/2/1986 | Kashinath Ghanekar, famous stage artist, passed away. |
| 8/17/1986 | In the Jehovah's Witnesses' case, the Supreme Court rules that ""singing National Anthem is not obligatory"". |
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