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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
10/29/1930Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is sent back to prison for two yearrs following a speech he made at Allahabad the day after his release from jail.
3/9/1650Saint Tukaram Maharaj, famous saint of Maharashtra, passed away.
1/18/1982Six thousand labor activists arrested in two days and national strike called in New Delhi.
11/5/1929Narottam Morarjee, great social reformer and the architect of the modern Indian Shipping, died.
1/11/1990R. Shekhar became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 14/12/90).
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
1/4/1967Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. began delivery of the MIG aircraft.
7/21/1930Anand Bakshi, famous lyrisist, was born.
5/10/1981The first day and night cricket match of India was played at the flood-lit ground of the Wilson College Gymkhana (Bombay).
10/30/1994India seeks Chinese support for Security Council membership.