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Historical Event on 1/25/1950

The post of the Governor General of India was abolished.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/24/1902Shashi Mukhi of Classic Theatre, Calcutta, was the first Indian to record on gramophone. This song was on 25 cms. one sided disc and the lyrics were ""Kanha Jeevan Dhan"" from the play Shri Krishna. The song was recorded by Gramophome and Typewriter Company.
3/8/1941Sir Jorge Abraham Gearson, philologist and archealogist, passed away.
3/3/1919Hari Narayan Apte, famous Marathi novelist, passed away.
6/8/1915Geeta Rahasya', written by Lokmanya Tilak, published.
9/14/1919Nyalchand Shah, bowled 64-33-97-3 in the Test between India vs Pakistan, was born at Dhragandhara in Gujarat.
1/31/1941Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat of the Bombay Sappers showed an act of unparalleled bravery and inspiring leadership when commanding a detachment of 21 Field company of the Bombay Sappers on the road to Gondar, in Abyssinia. Hence, The Victoria Cross (VC) was bestowed upon him and he became the first Indian Commissioned Officer receipeant of The Victoria Cross (VC).
10/21/1981Kerala under central rule.
4/14/1990L. P. Poarbosa sworn in as CM of Goa.
3/13/1963Indian Govenment announced 'Arjun Awards' to boost the morale of various sports personalities.
2/28/1988Jaydev, famous music director, passed away.