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Historical Event on 10/30/1947

The first Spitfires from the Advanced Flying School at Ambala reached Srinagar and were soon engaged in strafing the raiders beyond Pattan. Within a week, the Tempests of No. 7 Squadron were playing a decisive role in the battle of Shelatang which halted the forward momentum of the insurgents.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/13/1930Swarup Kishan Reu, cricket test umpire for 17 tests from 1978-85, was born in Delhi and was honoured by Padmashree in 1986. He joins the record of umpiring most Tests for India.
4/16/1997Anupama Gokhale wins National women's `A' chess in Calcutta.
2/13/1999The 5th National Games were inaugurated by President K.R. Narayanan in Imphal.
2/13/1999Babur declared battle against Rana Sangram Singh.
2/13/1994Troops moved to Uttar Pradesh to quell caste violence.
11/15/1621Jahangir captured Kakda Fort.
6/28/1986Accord with Mizo National Front; Lal Denga to be the chief minister of Mizoram.
2/22/1997Jockey Mark Gallagher shot at and injured in Bangalore.
8/18/1990President R Venkataraman presented the colours to the Officers Training Academy in recognition of their services to the Nation.
10/9/1946Jinnah's 9-point demands conveyed to Congress.