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Historical Event on 12/4/1796
Bajirao became the second Peshwa.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
| 2/15/1948 | Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, famous Hindi poet, political agitator, critic and freedom fighter, passed away near Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in an automobile accident. |
| 2/15/1948 | Mahmud Gawan was appointed as Prime Minister, an office which he held till his execution. |
| 2/28/1835 | Medical College was started in Calcutta and it was officially opened on Feb 20. |
| 10/24/1934 | Mahatma Gandhi quits Indian Indian National Congress in struggle over tactics. |
| 6/3/1985 | The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff. |
| 10/10/1927 | Bansilal, leader of Lokdal Party, was born |
| 6/14/1991 | Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed. |
| 1/9/1916 | Ramkrishna Ramnarayan Ruia, great industrialist, was born. |
| 3/2/1984 | Mother Teresa University inaugurated by Mother herself at Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. |
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