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Historical Event on 2/2/1862

Pandit Shambhunath was the first Indian to become Judge of Indian High Court.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/19/1999The President and the Prime Minister express shock over the bid to assassinate the Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga.
2/25/1903Judge Kailas Nath Wanchoo, chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born.
3/18/1992Shreyanprasad Jain, famous philanthropist and industrialist, passed away.
11/18/1972Tiger was adopted as India's 'National Animal'
1/20/1931Saroj Kumari', a feature film produced by Mahavir Photoplays and Theatres Ltd., Secunderabad, was prohibited on January 20 on the grounds that it was ''sordid'' and ''revolting''.
1/5/1952John Hope Victor Alexander, Viceroy of India (1936-43), died at the age of 64.
10/10/1991Anantrao Laxmanrao Kulmarni, editor of monthly magzine 'Sajjangad' and weekly 'Samarth', died.
6/13/1997At least 60 persons were feared killed and several injured in a fire in Uphaar Grand cinema in South Delhi.
3/12/1992India and the US decide to hold joint naval exercises in the Indian ocean.
3/14/1999Arjun Atwal won the Indian Open Golf in Calcutta.