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Historical Event on 8/15/1968

Marathwada', a daily newspaper, published.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/4/1903Gandhiji established the weekly journal ""Indian Opinion"" organised at Phoenix farm near Durban.
1/26/1957Ashok Omprakash Malhotra, cricketer (Indian batsman in 7 Tests 1982-84), was born in Amritsar.
8/30/1991Dr. P. J. Devras, friend of snakes, passed away.
10/21/1959Chinese and Indian troops clash on Ladakh border.
12/24/1902Shashi Mukhi of Classic Theatre, Calcutta, was the first Indian to record on gramophone. This song was on 25 cms. one sided disc and the lyrics were ""Kanha Jeevan Dhan"" from the play Shri Krishna. The song was recorded by Gramophome and Typewriter Company.
8/10/1855Alladiya Khan, famous singer of Kolhapur court, was born.
8/10/2000Arjuna Ranatunga, former Sri Lankan cricket captain, retires from international cricket.
3/7/199922 persons are killed and six injured when an AN-32 transport aircraft of the IAF crashes at Pappankulam near Indira Gandhi International Airport in south-west Delhi.
4/16/1993The Supreme Court stays the operation of M.P. High Court's order quashing President's rule in the state.
3/17/1798Rani Shiromani anounced to attack the British Army.