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Historical Event on 1/8/1981

India all out for 63 runs in one-day international vs Australia.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/4/1880Bhupendranath Dutt, Bengali litterateur and politician, was born.
3/19/1995Vinaychandra Maudgal, founder of Gandharva Mahavidyalay of Delhi and music expert, passed away.
8/29/2000Supreme Court releases of 115 'Veerappan aides' on bail or otherwise till further orders.
2/18/1871Vishnubuwa Brahamchari, first missionary of Hindu religion, passed away.
1/30/1999Pandit Ravi Shankar, sitar maestro, is chosen for Bharat Ratna.
2/2/1956The president inaugurated the Bhoodan padyatra led by Dr. Sushila Nayar.
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.
8/10/1942Manju Bala Patil was shot on the road at Mumbai by the British Police.
1/20/1897Gandhiji declines to prosecute assailants.
8/7/1990Govt. of India accepts the Mandal Commission's recommendations and decides to reserve 27\% jobs for the backward classes. Violent protests rock parts of Northern India against Mandal Commission.