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Historical Event on 8/15/1955

Satyagrah started for the freedom of Goa.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/22/1999Balayogi is elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha for second consecutive term.
3/17/1989Daily newspaper 'Sakal' published its edition in South Maharashtra.
1/10/1998Nine Ranbir Sena supporters are killed in an ambush at Rampurchauram village in Bihar's Jehanabad district.
11/21/1993R.F. Botha, Foreign Minister, moots a grouping of Indian Ocean countries.
1/28/1865Lala Lajpat Rai 'Punjab Kesari', great valiant freedom fighter, social reformer, humanitarian and lawyer, was born in Dhudike village of Ferozepur district, Punjab.
9/6/1994Prime Minister Narsimha Rao meets with his counterpart Vo Van Kiet at Hanoi. Both countries decide to boost ties.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
11/2/1976Lok Sabha passes the 42nd Constitution Amendment Bill making India a Socialist Secular Republic and laying down the fundamental duties of citizens.
1/1/1900Sathya Sai Baba was born
9/19/1704Guru Govind Singh died.