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Historical Event on 3/3/1939

Gandhiji commences ""fast unto death"" at Rajkot to protest state's autocratic rule at Bombay and to secure ruler's adherence of promise given towards reform administration, and ends it on March 7 on Viceroy's intervention.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/1/1953The first new state in India since 1949, Andhra Pradesh, is established on purely linguistic basis and formally inaugurated. This state was created by sub-dividing state of India, Madras Province and this movement was started by Shriramulu for which he had to sacrifice his life.
7/16/1993Russia cancels cryogenic rocket deal with India.
5/17/1998US President Bill Clinton wants India and Pakistan to sign CTBT.
2/25/1968Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 16/12/1970.
4/16/1991President's rule imposed in Haryana.
5/14/1907Muhammad Ayub Khan, Pakistani president, was born.
10/12/1911Vijay Madhavji Merchant Thackersey, cricketer (all-time great Indian batsman), was born in Bombay.
5/4/1932Many are arrested as Congress agents picket Bombay post offices in celebration of Gandhi Day.
4/28/1996EC orders re-polling in 69 booths in four states.
5/31/1987Daman and Diu to remain as union territories after Goa becomes the 25th state of India.