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Historical Event on 2/8/1881

Faiyaj Khan, famous Indian classical singer, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/20/1930The Viceroy imposes an ordinance for the suppression of terrorism, following a series of attacks.
3/1/1962Gaya University renamed as Magadh University.
7/24/1985Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal of Akali Dal signed a peace contract known as 'Punjab Accord' thus ending the four-year agitation in Punjab.
3/31/1997The Bombay Stock Exchange crashes by 300 points.
7/1/1992Truck operators begin nation-wide strike to press for the abolition of toll tax and octroi.
2/11/1818Britishers captured the 'Ajinkyatara' fort which belonged to the Marathas.
9/1/1893Kashinath Tryambak Telang, first Maharashtrian Chief Justice of Mumbai High Court, died.
3/23/1962Nawab of Pataudi captains Indian cricket team vs WI at the age of 21 years 77 days.
4/15/1947Issues with Jinnah a joint appeal for communal peace.
2/16/1998Delhi-Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy super-league encounter in Chennai comes to an abrupt halt with Delhi skipper and batsman Ajay Sharma sighting boot marks short of the good length area.