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Historical Event on 8/16/1974

A.Shankar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 31st March 1977.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/6/1927First Indian Cinematograph Enquiry Committee, under the chairmanship of Diwan Bahadur T. Rangachariar, was appointed by the Government.
12/8/1897Balkrishna Sharma ""Navin"", famous Hindi poet, was born in Bhyana village of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh
1/18/1998Justice M. M. Punchhi is sworn in Chief Justice of India.
6/7/1974Mahesh Bhupathi, Tennis star, was born. He is the winner of French Open 1997 (mixed doubles) and 1999 (doubles) and Wimbledon 1999.
7/17/1937Delhi-Calcutta Express Train derailed near Patna killing 95.
12/30/1803East India Comapny captured Dehli, Agra and Bharooch.
8/4/1993Tarabai Bapat, daughter-in-law of revolutionary Senapati Bapat, died.
8/4/1993Sultan Mehmood completely destroyed the Temple of Somnath.
9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.
11/3/1605Salim renamed himself as Jahangir and became the king of Agra.