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Historical Event on 8/23/1947

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was sworn is as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/5/1991Sarkaria report accepted.
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.
2/16/1927Rail service started between India and Nepal.
5/6/1993Violence in Orissa state secretariat, CM manhandled.
8/13/1997Supreme Court lays down guidelines and norms for the effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment at work places.
1/26/1992Bharat Bhushan, the legendary romantic film hero of the 1950's, passed away at the age of 71 years.
1/16/1995India and USA form new trade framework called Indo-US Commercial Alliance and signs contracts worth $ 1.4 b.
11/21/1998India 'B' beats Sri Lanka 3-2 in the final of the Bristol Freedom Cup four-nation football tournament in Colombo.
5/27/1930Jayaprakash Narayan, Labour Research Cell, arrested after Dandi March.
2/11/1818Britishers captured the 'Ajinkyatara' fort which belonged to the Marathas.