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Historical Event on 2/15/1948

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, famous Hindi poet, political agitator, critic and freedom fighter, passed away near Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in an automobile accident.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/6/1989Satwant Singh (24) and Kehar Singh (54) executed for the murder case of Smt. Indira Gandhi in Tihar Jail at New Delhi.
7/30/1957Export Risk Insurance Corporation of India was established through which exporting materials were insured.
8/12/1988S. R. Bommai elected Karnataka CM.
10/19/1990The Government of India under an ordinance puts forward a three-point formula for Ayodhya issue: (i) to acquire the land (ii) other land may be given for building temple except the disputed one (iii) the issue may referred to Supreme Court for speedy solution.
1/7/1956Vinoo Mankad scores 231 vs New Zealand, 413 opening stand with Roy.
7/11/1832British Parliament finally rejected to remove the appeal of Hindus puritans against Sutee abolition, as demanded by tradional orthodox Indians.
5/7/1849Bethune College of Calcutta was established in the upper class families and it was started for female education.
6/12/1897Possibly the most severe quake in history strikes Assam, shock waves felt over an area size of Europe (negligible death toll).
9/8/1990Mother Teresa re-elected head of Missionaries of Charity.
5/21/1998India declares a moratorium on nuclear testing.