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Historical Event on 4/19/1975
First Indian Satellite ''Aryabhata'' launched. The Satellite provided technological experience in building and operating a satellite system. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle Intercosmos.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
12/11/1991 | R. G. Sardesai, veteran journalist, died. |
5/17/1949 | India decided with only one dissent vote to remain within the Commonwealth of Nations. |
10/24/1954 | Rafi Ahmad Kidwai, Congress leader, died. |
10/18/1983 | Vijay Manjrekar, cricketer 55 Tests for India, 3208 runs @ 39.12, died. |
2/21/1997 | J. M. Lyngdoh appointed Election Commissioner. |
12/16/1990 | Dr. M. Channa Reddy resigned as Andhra Pradesh CM. |
3/7/1934 | Nariman Jamshedji Contractor ""Nari Contractor"", cricketer (Indian batsman & captain) was born in Godhra, Gujarat. |
5/28/1965 | Fire and explosion at Dhori mine in Dhanbad, India kills 400. |
1/24/1976 | Burmah Shell, a private oil company, was nationalised and renamed as Bharat Refineries. |
2/7/1795 | Dutch Prince William V accepts British occupation of Dutch Indies. |
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