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Historical Event on 4/8/1857

Mangal Pandey, the first revolutionary of Indian mutiny and freedom fighter, was hanged till death at Barrackpore. He struck the first bullet during the time of mutiny against the British Empire.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.
10/25/1997180mw Lower Periyar Hydroelectric Project in Kerala commissioned after 13 long years.
1/23/1909New direct 7,000-mile telegraphic link with India is hailed as a great achievement at London.
8/8/1949India concludes a treaty with Bhutan.
1/14/1641United East Indian Company conquers city of Malakka, 7,000 killed.
12/19/1952Nehru announces the Government's decision for establishing an Andhra State, constituting Telugu speaking areas of the State of Madras, excluding the city.
7/25/1982Gyani Zail Singh became 7th President of India. He held the office till July 25, 1987.
9/3/1999Brigadier V. K. Chopra is appointed as the new head of the 121 (1) infantry brigade in Kargil.
7/24/1993Vajpayee elected leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
1/29/1996S.R. Bommai was replaced by Laloo Prasad Yadav as Janata Dal president.