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Historical Event on 8/8/1911

Following the end of a heavy monsoon, parts of India were hit by a cholera epidemic.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
10/30/1947The first Spitfires from the Advanced Flying School at Ambala reached Srinagar and were soon engaged in strafing the raiders beyond Pattan. Within a week, the Tempests of No. 7 Squadron were playing a decisive role in the battle of Shelatang which halted the forward momentum of the insurgents.
9/29/1994Gulf nations suspend Indian flights on account of plague epidemic.
4/7/1935Shankar Abaji Bhise, famous Indian scientist, died.
8/10/1894Varahagiri Venkata Giri, the fourth former President of India, was born at Berhampur in Orissa. He was one of the patriarchs of Trade Union Movement of India.
11/2/1999The Delhi HC dismisses a plea against Sonia Gandhi seeking deletion of her name from the register of Indian citizenship.
8/17/1934Murasoli Shanmuga Sundram Maran was born in Thirukkuvalai village in Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu).
10/31/1963Krishna Menon, resigned from the post of Defence Minister of India, due to Chinese attack.
7/19/1993Girilal Jain, senior journalist, passed away.
10/17/1940Mahatma Gandhi called for Individual Satyagrah and Vinoba Bhave started it.