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Historical Event on 9/24/1947

Pakistani raiders invade Kashmir.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/18/1969Prajapita Brahma, great social reformer and freedom fighter, passed away.
7/3/1898Gopinath Bhagwan was born at Banamohalla, Srinagar. He is one of the most eminent saints who have graced the sacred land of India. An Ashram at Kharyar, Srinagar is set up by his disciples and devotees to preach his meditation.
1/1/1999This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of Elderly"".
12/15/1932Tirunellai Narayana Iyer Seshan, Chief Election Commissioner of India, was born.
8/20/1997Arun Gawli, Mumbai underworld don, arrested for his alleged involvement in the killing of a builder.
6/3/1999Flight Lieutenant K. Nachiketa is handed over by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the Indian High Commissioner inside the High Commission premises.
9/18/1997President K.R. Narayanan inaugurates Mammen Mappillai Hall at Kottayam, Kerala.
10/31/1963Krishna Menon, resigned from the post of Defence Minister of India, due to Chinese attack.
3/31/1992Madhav Sinh Solanki, External Affairs minister, resigns on Bofors letter issue.
2/1/1855East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.