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Historical Event on 8/9/1942
Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.

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12/5/1943	The Japanese planes attack Calcutta port.
8/25/1960	Olympics opened at Rome.
8/18/2000	The Supreme Court rejects a petition filed by former Navy chief Vishnu Bhagwat challenging his dismissal from service and the consequent direction stripping him of the title Admiral.
8/1/1993	Jananayak Debeswar Sarmah, great freedom fighter, architect and nationalist, died at Jorhat, Assam.
4/5/1848	Satara kingdom came to end.
11/11/2000	Mohun Bagan wins the Durand Cup in New Delhi.
9/25/1936	Juliet Prowse, actress (Who Killed Teddy Bear) and dancer, was born in Bombay, India.
5/4/1854	The first stamp was officially issued from Calcutta where the first modern post office was established.
1/20/1999	Renowned playwright Girish Karnad is selected for the 1998 Jnanpith Award.
10/28/1962	US pledges to rush arms to India.

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