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Historical Event on 8/8/1905

Dhyanchand, great Hockey player, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/9/1984Captain H.J. Singh of Indian Army crossed the Banihal Darsh with the help of Hand Glider and set a new record.
8/7/1991India successfully launches Prithvi-III, surface-to-air missile from Sriharikota.
2/21/1987Pakistan President Gen. Zia visits India.
3/25/1994Buta Singh exonerated by the Akal Takht after 9 years.
10/10/1990Marxist extremists set fire to a crowded train in Andhra Pradesh killing more than 60.
11/14/1997Nisha Millet sets national mark in the 100m freestyle in the national aquatics.
11/1/1978Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (HPKV) was converted from College of Agriculture to University.
8/13/1928Nationalists issue a draft constitution calling for dominion status and a two-chamber parliament.
2/21/1996Japanese encephalitis', caused by virus transmitted by mosquitoes, claims 21 lives in Kerala.
8/10/2000Arjuna Ranatunga, former Sri Lankan cricket captain, retires from international cricket.