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Historical Event on 8/1/1990

Devi Lal, Dy. PM, dropped from Union Cabinet following wild charges he made against colleagues in an interview with the 'Illustrated Weekly'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/18/1948Nearly 500 people were drowned when the ferry steamer Narayan River capsized and sank in the Ganga near Patna.
5/8/1996Poll counting begins.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
1/1/1981Colaba District renamed as Raigad District.
7/21/1963Kashi Vidyapeeth was given recognisation as University.
9/29/1930Ramnath Baburao Kenny, cricketer (batted in 5 Tests for India in 1950's), was born in Bombay.
10/10/1964Olympics opened at Tokyo
8/13/1947Riots sweep Lahore in Punjab; mobs stone Gandhi's house.
7/17/1937Delhi-Calcutta Express Train derailed near Patna killing 95.
7/12/1823First Indian Steam Engine Ship ""Diana-a-Gunboat""sailed in a sea near Calcutta. It was built by Kyd & Co.