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Historical Event on 8/4/1923

Nagpur University started working.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/10/1979Indy Khabra, Soccer(Football) player, was born.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
10/1/1926Balkanji Bari Institute established for the welfare of children.
1/10/1888Marathas were defeated in the third and last war against the British at Rampura.
1/20/1996The Indian Army conducted United Nation Peacekeeping Keeping Operations in New Delhi from 20 to 26 Jan 1996, wherein delegates from UN HQ and 17 foreign countries of the Asia-Pacific region participated. The Under Secretary General, Mr Kofi Annan, was the chief guest.
4/8/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj honoured Hansaji Mohite with the degree of 'Hambirrao' and appointed him as Chief General of his Army.
9/24/1994At least 100 people die after an outbreak of pneumonic plague in the western city of Surat.
1/1/1932Publication of Marathi Newspaper 'Sakal' started.
6/18/1974Govinddas Seth, Hindi litterateur and politician, died.
3/22/1942Both Congress and Muslim League refused Cripps Mission offer. Congress adopts Quit India Resolution. Cripps Commission came to India which was preceded by Sir Stephard Crips to find out a political formula for transfer of power to Indians.