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Historical Event on 8/14/1998

Classical vocalist Shamshad Begum, who enthralled radio listeners in the 30s and 40s, died in Mumbai.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/25/2000The Supreme Court clears the decks for continuing the trial against AIADMK leader Jayalalitha in the controversial ''TANSI land deal case'' by ''erasing'' the Madras High Court judgment discharging her from the case.
12/1/199217 ministers of the BJP government in Rajasthan quit for the 'Karseva' at Ayodhya.
6/15/1908Stock Exchange of Calcutta was opened of Baldeodas Daduawala and Overened.
5/17/1996Four members (Sange Sherpa, Hira Ram, Tashi Ram, Nadre Sherpa) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition climb Mount Everest from the Chinese side.
6/7/1996Sq. Ldr. Sanjay Thapar of IAF becomes the first Indian to jump from a parachute and hoist the national flag at the North Pole.
6/6/2000Abhijit Kunte wins the National `A' chess championship at Mumbai.
1/3/1985Azharuddin scores 110 in first Test innings.
11/8/1831Edward R L Bulwer-Lytton was born.
1/21/1994India and Myanmar decide to open border trade.
12/27/1962India and Pakistan begin negotiations over Kashmir.