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Historical Event on 7/13/1947

An Indian Independence Bill was moved in the British Parliament on 4th July 1947 which became an 'Act' on 13th July 1947. Two Boundary Commissions under Sir Cyril Radcliff were appointed to demarcate the boundaries of Punjab and Bengal.

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1/7/1831Heinrich Von Stephan, famous general of postal union and freedom fighter, was born at Pomerania.
1/9/1995Manipur Assembly removes Dr.H. Borobabu (Speaker) and suspends his membership until state election.
6/9/1659Dara Shikoh was handed over to Aurangzeb's army by Jiwan Khan, a Baluchi whose life was saved by Dara.
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5/26/2000Prabhakar G. Surur (93) died in Mumbai.
1/23/1993Indian Airlines B737 crashes at Aurangabad, 61 die.
4/24/1965Kosi Barrage inaugurated by King Mahendra of Nepal.
5/29/1965Indian Everest team sets a world record by climbing the Everest for the fourth time.