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Historical Event on 5/8/1815

Malaun of Nepal was captured by General David Ochterlony.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/28/1811Yashwantrao Holkar, a diplomat of Peshwa kingdom, died.
9/19/1965Government extends ultimatum to India to dismantle forts within four days in China.
3/12/1969Reactor Research Centre established at Kalpakkam. On 18th December 1985, it was renamed as Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.
8/10/1755Narayanrao Peshwa was born.
4/12/1978India's first double decker train was started between Victoria Terminus (CST) and Pune which beared the name as ""Janta Express"", which is now known under the name of Shivaji's fort as ""Singhgarh Express"".
7/29/1997India to revive 'Agni' Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile programme.
10/6/1992Z. R. Ansari, former central minister, died.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
8/19/1946Cabinet Mission's plan announced an interim government, which was formed by reconstituting the Viceroy's Executive Council. The Muslim League took umbrage and started direct action. Riots broke out as Muslims attacked Hindu's in Calcutta and the rest of Bengal. The Viceroy persuaded the Muslim League to join the government. But the League declined to join the Constituent Assembly unless the demand for a seperate state of ""Pakistan"" was conceded.
2/10/1992Andaman and Nicobar Islands opened for foreign travellers.