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Historical Event on 8/8/1967

Central government, for the first time since independence, suffered a token defeat in the Lok Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/23/1996Joint Opposition candidate Purno A. Sangma (Cong. MP from Meghalaya) unanimously elected Speaker of 11th Lok Sabha.
9/6/1990Prasar Bharti' bill passed in Parliament.
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4/8/1835Raja Ram Mohan Roy reached England.
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10/10/1954First 'President Award' was awarded to film 'Shyamchi Aai'.
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1/8/1908Gandhiji asks the Government for suspension of Registration Act, offers voluntary registration.
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