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Historical Event on 8/9/1942

Mahatma 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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/28/1984Bhausaheb Ranade, famous freedom fighter, passed away.
9/20/1993Narsimha Rao, Prime Minister, arrives in Teheran on a three-day visit.
8/16/1923Narayan Athavle, famous Marathi litterateur and journalist, was born.
1/27/1967Delimitation Agreement for Warfare in space was signed by 60 nations in United Nation.
11/3/1999Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, well-known agricultural scientist, is selected for the UNESCO Gandhi gold medal.
9/1/1947Indian Standard Time was adopted.
12/7/1993Lalthanhwala sworn in CM of Mizoram.
10/13/1989Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika Bills defeated in Rajya Sabha.
4/3/1857Queen Victoria declared as Queen of India also.
5/25/1991Indian, UN Angola Verification Mission - I ended (UNAVEM - I June 1989 - May 1991).
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