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Historical Event on 4/8/1759

British troops chase French out of Masulipatam, India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/17/1873Hindi daily 'Bharat Mitra' started from Calcutta.
11/6/1997Supreme Court acquits former Union Minister for Power and Food Kalpanath Rai held under TADA for alleged harbouring of an accused in ""1992 Bombay J.J. Hospital shootout case'
10/5/1990Parliament passed the 76th Amendment Bill to extend President's rule in Punjab for another six months from November 10, 1990.
6/18/1994The strength of the Sikkim Sangram Parishad ministry led by Sanchaman Limboo reduced to 14 in the 32-member house.
4/29/1947Abolition of ""untouchability"".
2/12/1997Parkash Singh Badal, President, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab for third time.
2/4/1934Madhusudan Das ""Utkal Gourab"", passed away. He was described as a great Indian patriot, who wore himself out is giving shape and reality to various nation-building schemes. He wrote a number of articles and poems both in Oriya, English and Bengali to fill people with enthusiasm and patriotism. He was the first non-official Vice Chairman and then Chairman of Cuttack District Board.
11/18/1972Tiger was adopted as India's 'National Animal'
3/9/1998Vishwanathan Anand,Chess legend, wins the Super Grand Master Title.
11/14/1681East India Company declared Bengal as a seperate presidency.