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Historical Event on 8/22/1994

Two dozen Mahar soldiers were ambushed when the Indian contingent was trying to stem the war in Somalia. Seven, including a JCO, lost their lives.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/10/1897Savitri Bai Phule passed away. She played a prominent role in assisting her husband Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in education field. She taught in schools for girls and for downtroddens and untouchables.
3/10/1897Saint Namdev passed away.
6/4/1947Dharmanand Damodar Kosambi, internationally famous Pandit of Buddhism, passed away.
5/27/1964Gulzarilal Nanda was entrusted the responsibility as Acting Prime Minster of India. He held this office till June 9, 1964. He is till date the only Acting Prime Minster of India.
6/24/1869Hari Chapekar Damodar was born virtually. He was the first terrorist of India.
9/26/1932Gandhiji breaks fast on Indian government's acceptance of his demand regarding Harijans.
12/12/1964HJT-16, the first Indian jet trainer, made its inaugural flight.
1/29/1983Piloo Mody, veteran Parliament member and senior leader of Janata Party, passed away.
10/13/1911Sister Nivedita, follower of Vivekanand, died.
10/13/1991Captain Satish Sharma nominated to contest from Amethi.