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Historical Event on 3/8/1997

G. K. Moopanar unanimously elected first president of Tamil Maanila Congress.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/5/1943The Japanese planes attack Calcutta port.
3/1/1985Rajendra Sethia, the biggest personal bankrupt ever, arrested in New Delhi.
4/12/1967Judge Kailas Nath Wanchoo became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 24/02/1968.
8/1/1920Gandhiji addresses letter to Viceroy surrendering ""Kaisar-E-Hind"" Medal, ""Zulu War"" Medal and ""Boer War"" Medal and launched the All India Non-Violent Non-Coperation Movement.
7/16/1956K. L. Pawar, who guided students for the written examinations, was born.
1/5/1671Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the 'Salher' fort from Mughals.
7/4/1999Over 500 children of Kargil migrants take out a procession to Batalik in a show of solidarity with the Indian army.
10/1/1953The first new state in India since 1949, Andhra Pradesh, is established on purely linguistic basis and formally inaugurated. This state was created by sub-dividing state of India, Madras Province and this movement was started by Shriramulu for which he had to sacrifice his life.
10/1/1953Mughal Emperor Akbar was proclaimed as successor of Humayun at the age of tewelve years at Kalanur, Gurudaspur district, Punjab. Akbar (1542-1605), grandson of Babur, became third Mughal Emperor at the age of 13 years. He de-established Islam as state religion and declared himself impartial ruler of Hindus and Muslims. He also encouraged Art, Culture and Religious Tolerance.
8/20/1974Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed elected President of India with B. D. Jatti as Vice President.