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Historical Event on 6/21/1948

C. Rajagopalachari was appointed the first Indian Governor General of Indian union (21/06/1948-25/01/1950). After January 25, 1950, this post was abolished.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/24/1998A.B.Vajpayee, Prime Minister, announces increased cash awards for Asian Games medallists.
8/9/1995India celebrated 53rd anniversary of Quit India movement.
1/16/1941Ashok Vajpai, veteran critic and Hindi poet, was born.
9/28/1996Sukh Ram sent to Tihar jail in assets case.
12/3/1979Dhyan Chand, famous master of Hockey and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away.
7/21/1984Terrorists breach Bhakra canal in Punjab.
10/11/1999Atal Behari Vajpayee is appointed Prime Minister. Two-tier ministry likely.
6/2/1990Union Government set up a tribunal to settle the Cauvery water issue between Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.
11/8/1919Madan Theatres Ltd. was founded under a Joint Stock Company at Calcutta. Their maiden venture 'Bilwamangal' was released on November 8, 1919 at the Cornwallis Theatre, Calcutta.
5/27/1990Om Prakash Chautala, former CM, wins Mehem by-election.