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Historical Event on 8/28/1896

Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, great musician and Padma Bhushan awardee, was born at Chembai in Kerala.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1993National Aeronautical Laboratory becomes National Aerospace Laboratories.
5/28/1964A slow-moving funeral cortege containing the body of Jawaharlal Nehru inched through the streets of New Delhi today. A million and a half Indians lined the route to pay final respects to their beloved leader.
5/3/1945Hurricane-equipped squadrons played a major role in the Arakan offensive which began in December 1944, disrupting the enemy's lines of communication and constantly harrying the Japanese forces until victory was achieved with the re-occupation of Rangoon.
12/31/1995K.P.S. Gill, DGP of Punjab, retires from service.
10/26/1932Chinadorai Deshmutu, Indian field hockey player (Olympics-1952), was born.
9/21/1990Supreme Court refuses to stay implementation of Mandal Commission Report.
7/5/1994Kiran Bedi, Delhi IG, wins Magsaysay Award.
11/13/1999Punjab Police men, Railways women emerged Federation Cup basketball champions in Jalandhar.
9/19/1996India Development Forum pledges $7b. to India.
6/3/1985The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff.