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Historical Event on 4/2/1942

Andaman Islands, U.S. Army Air Force Flying Fortresses, bomb the Japanese fleet.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/28/1950The Finance Minister announces the setting up of the Planning Commission with Nehru and Nanda as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively.
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''.
1/14/1946Two jetties collapse in Ganges; 160 Hindu pilgrims are crushed.
11/14/1996Competition Post Card', a new category of postcard, priced Rs. 2 introduced.
12/4/1910Motilal, famous film actor, was born.
6/21/1988Sikh activist bombers kill 30 in Amritsar.
2/22/1997India outplays Poland in the final hockey `Test' and win series 2-0.
5/20/1965Under the leadership of Commander M. S. Kohli, Indian Trackers concurred Mount Everest. Captain A. S. Chima and Sherpa Nawang Gombu were the first to reach the summit.
9/29/1992Ramesh Krishnan and Leander Paes put India into the World round of 16 nations in the Davis Cup tennis by defeating Britain (4-1)
7/29/1983First Pilot-less Aeroplane of India was tested successfully by the Aeronautical Development Establishment near Kolar.