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Historical Event on 4/4/1990

MI-4 was re-equipped with the mighty Mi-35, thus becoming a dedicated Attack Helicopter unit of the IAF.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/21/1855Rani Rasmoni was consecrated at Bhabatarini Kali Temple of Dakhineswar.
5/21/1855Saint Eknath, bhagwatbhakt, passed away.
5/22/1961Jnanpeeth Award was instituted and the first award was given in 1965. This award is given for the best creative literary writing by any Indian citizen in any of the languages included in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award carries a cash price of Rs 2.5 lakh, a citation and a bronze momento.
5/18/1972Kokan Krishi (Agriculture) University was established.
10/19/1967Dr. C. V. Raman elucidated his new theory on wave motion in respect to vision and dim light.
5/19/1980Dr. Ramashankar Shukla 'Rasal', famous writer, passed away.
12/28/1981Salman Rushdie is awarded the Booker Prize for Midnight's Children.
4/14/1905Earthquake at Kangra region in Himachal.
1/14/1980Indira Gandhi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India. She held the office till she was assassinated on October 31, 1984.
1/9/1935Savita Jajodiya, famous Marathi writer, was born.