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Historical Event on 8/19/1903

Gangadhar Devram Khanolkar, biographer and critic, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/18/2000The Supreme Court rejects a petition filed by former Navy chief Vishnu Bhagwat challenging his dismissal from service and the consequent direction stripping him of the title Admiral.
5/28/1907Purohit Dingambar Vinayak (Nanasaheb), leader in Maharashtra, was born.
3/4/1879Bethune' College of Calcutta was established as the pioneer of women s college education in India.
1/9/1935Savita Jajodiya, famous Marathi writer, was born.
9/2/1970Parliament abolishes the privileges of 279 maharajahs in New Delhi.
12/13/1991Justice M. H Kania of Maharashtra sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of India.
7/16/1997Kamal Hassan gets best actor award for ''Indian'' while Tabu bags best actress award for ''Maachis''.
10/23/1997Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka set deadline upto 31st October for sandalwood smuggler Veerappan to surrender.
3/28/1963First meeting of the National Aeronautical Laboratory Executive Council held under the chairmanship of J R D Tata.
1/23/1920Air transportation began in India by two Royal Air Force planes between Karachi and Bombay, and Air Mail service started.