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Historical Event on 3/1/1939

Satish Kumar Sareen was born in Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan). He became the Air Chief Marshal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/16/1999A woman is elected as the Speaker of the Sikkim Assembly.
3/31/1998T. N. Mishra became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 04/01/99).
8/10/1992P. P. Thorat, retired Lt and General, died.
1/24/1952The first International Film Festival of India held in Bombay, this event had a great impact on Indian Cinema.
8/13/1995Kashmiri separatists behead a kidnapped Norwegian tourist and threatened to kill other hostages unless India freed 15 militants at Srinagar.
4/21/1975Farakka Barrage dedicated to nation.
10/4/1997Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.
7/11/1998The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.
12/5/1935Bipinchandra Joshi, chief of Indian Army general, was born.
8/28/1973India and Pakistan signed P.O.W Accord paving way for release of 90,000 Pakistanis.