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Historical Event on 3/4/1879

Bethune' College of Calcutta was established as the pioneer of women s college education in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/1/1974Sucheta Kriplani, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, passed away.
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2/13/1879Sarojini Naidu ""Nightingale of India"", was born at Hyderabad. She was the first Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She also holds a place of pride among the women freedom fighters of India. She presided over the Kanpur session of Indian National Congress and took active part in Salt Satyagraha and represented Indian women in Round Table Conference, London, 1931.
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3/31/1992Delhi beat Tamil Nadu in 1st innings to win cricket Ranji Trophy.
2/16/1994Military Museum established at Ahmadnagar.
5/28/199613-day-old BJP-led minority coalition govt. headed by A.B. Vajpayee quits at the end of a two-day debate on a motion of confidence.
4/26/1992Medha Patkar arrested in Gujarat as the third Annual Goldman Environmental Prize of $ 60000 is awarded to her.