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Historical Event on 8/29/1905

Major Dhyanchand was born in a Rajput family at Prayag at Uttar Pradesh. He is remembered as a Master of Hockey. India celebrates this day as National Sports Day.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/27/1976Major-General (Kumari) Gertude Ali Ram, the first women General in Indian Army, was appointed as the first Director of Military Nursing Services at the Army Headquarters.
6/3/1947Evening newspaper 'Jay Hind' published.
2/16/1931Viceroy Lord Irwin meets Mahatma Gandhi for the first time.
4/26/1924Ramabai Ranade, social reformer, passed away. She played a major role in the upliftment of women in India and founded Sevasadan in Bombay, a hostel for the ladies.
12/16/1951Salarjung Museum opened in Hyderabad.
12/20/1957Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali' is declared the best film at the San Francisco Film Festival.
1/6/1993India and Bhutan sign agreement on the giant Sankosh hydro-electric project.
6/16/1946Britain invites Indian leaders to set up an interim govt at London.
12/13/1986Smita Patil, famous film actress, passed away.
8/2/1861Parafulla Chandra Ray, chemical expert and great patriot, was born in the village of Raruli-Katipara IN Jessore district.
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