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Historical Event on 3/24/1855
First long distance telegram message was opened between Agra and Calcutta at a distance of 1,300 km.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 2/11/1997 | India and Russia agree on a package of trade and economic cooperation measures, following Foreign Minister I K Gujral's discussions in Moscow. |
| 7/10/1991 | C. G. Pandit, famous scientist and Padmabhushan awardee, died. |
| 7/1/1902 | K. S. Ranjit Singh ""Ranji"" scored 230 runs as the captain and Newham (153). They added 344 runs for 7th wkt at Sussex vs Essex. |
| 4/12/1987 | V. P. Singh resigns as Defence Minister of India, K. C. Pant appointed in his place. |
| 9/6/1999 | Vyjayanthimala Bali, former Congress (I) MP, joins the BJP. |
| 12/25/1994 | Giani Zail Singh, former President of India, died in Chandigarh at the age of 78. |
| 4/16/1997 | G. Kishenchand, former Indian Test cricketer, died. |
| 6/4/1955 | Ministry of Iron & Steel inaugurated. |
| 10/1/1997 | Gerhard Fischer, social worker, nominated for Gandhi peace prize. The 76-year-old German "Ambassador of Humanity'' was unanimously chosen for his contribution for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence |
| 4/11/1913 | Iron ropes bridge known as 'Laxman Jhula' was constructed over Ganga at Hrishikesh |
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