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Historical Event on 7/8/1996

U.N. says India is leading in HIV infections.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/2/1835Thomas Babington Macaulay westernises education in India. English is made official government and court language and as medium of instruction.
1/26/1992Bharat Bhushan, the legendary romantic film hero of the 1950's, passed away at the age of 71 years.
4/14/1990Veena Vidwan S. Balachander passed away.
8/15/1969Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formed under Department of Atomic Energy.
4/20/1914Gopinath Mahanti, famous Oriya novelist and Gyanpeeth awardee, was born.
5/7/1985Adoor Gopalakrishnan adjudged Best Director (Mukhamukham) in national film awards.
4/14/1990Over 90 persons killed in an Airbus crash in Bangalore.
12/4/1998Christians across the country observe a protest day against the recent attacks on the community and its institutions.
7/31/1914Amar Nath Chawla, politician, was born at Taunggri, (Burma).
2/12/1922Mahatma Gandhi announce the withdrawal of non-cooperation movement.