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Historical Event on 6/21/1948

C. Rajagopalachari was appointed the first Indian Governor General of Indian union (21/06/1948-25/01/1950). After January 25, 1950, this post was abolished.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/12/1860Sir Henry G W Smith, leader of British-Indian forces, passed away at the age of 73.
10/12/1860Akbar removed 'Jeziya' or toll-tax for his non-Muslim subjects.
5/1/2000Bidyut Ganguly (64), veteran CPI(M) leader and West Bengal Commerce and Industry Minister, died of severe burns in Calcutta.
11/15/1991Insurance official Dr. S.L. Khosa freed in Kashmir in exchange for a militant.
9/10/1918Muslim riots break out in Calcutta.
12/13/1999Dr. V. Kurien gets the Paulos Mar Gregorius Award 1999.
8/29/1994Tusharkanti Ghosh, world famous Indian journalist, passed away.
3/30/1994G-15 summit in New Delhi decides to set up a trade panel.
5/1/1923Under the leadership of Singaravelu Chettiar, the first May day was celebrated in India.
4/28/1996EC orders re-polling in 69 booths in four states.