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Historical Event on 3/4/1951

Eleven countries and 489 male and female athletes participated in the first Asian Games started at National Stadium in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/12/1978India's first double decker train was started between Victoria Terminus (CST) and Pune which beared the name as ""Janta Express"", which is now known under the name of Shivaji's fort as ""Singhgarh Express"".
12/17/1740Chimaji Appa, Peshwa warrior, died.
7/17/1903Joseph, versatile author in Malyalam language and critic Butshshor, was born.
11/13/1945Australian Services draw first Victory Test against India
12/1/1990Vijayalaxmi Pandit, first Indian Lady Ambassador and Politician, passed away at the age of 90 years.
6/11/1991Over 106.6 million voters go to the second phase of national polls.
12/23/1964India & Ceylon hit by cyclone, about 4,850 killed.
2/23/1998BJP leader Ranjit Yadav was shot dead in Sahibganj district.
3/30/1994G-15 summit in New Delhi decides to set up a trade panel.
5/10/1992Dr. D.S.Tyagi, Chairman of the Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, was shot dead by suspected Sikh terrorists in Delhi.