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Historical Event on 1/8/1927

The first scheduled London-Delhi flight arrives after 63 hrs. Air Minister Sir Samuel Hoare is on board.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/24/1992Union Labour Minister announces a new export-oriented emigration policy in place of the regulatory one.
1/30/1999Paes-Bhupathi stumbled in the doubles final losing to Patrick Rafter-Jonas Bjorkman in the Australian Open Tennis tournament.
7/2/1928Nandkishor Bal, great Odia poet, passed away.
12/7/1995Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2C), third indigenous satellite in the INSAT-2 series, launched. This has additional capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries. This is still in service. It was launched by Ariane launch vehicle at French Guyana.
7/8/1971Krishnarao Arkgudun, versatile Kannad author, died.
7/8/1971Sun City India founded by Rao in Jodhpur.
8/25/1990GOI announces formation of National Security Council headed by the Prime Minister.
5/31/1987Daman and Diu to remain as union territories after Goa becomes the 25th state of India.
6/21/1940Keshavrao Baliram Hedgewar, politician and founder of Rashtriya Swayansewak Sangh (RSS), passed away.
2/16/1927Rail service started between India and Nepal.