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Historical Event on 8/14/1998

Classical vocalist Shamshad Begum, who enthralled radio listeners in the 30s and 40s, died in Mumbai.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/12/1864Vishvanath Kashinath Rajwade, great Historian, was born.
12/23/1944U C Joshi, cricketer (Sussex off-spinner 1970-74 from India), was born.
3/18/1944Azad Hind Fauj entered India (Japanese army) from the border of Burma and invaded north eastern India.
1/15/1921Babasaheb Anantrao Bhosle, eighth Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was born.
6/24/1990President R. Venkataraman issues notification formally constituting an Inter-State Council.
11/24/1988Mizoram became the first Lok Sabha member.
9/9/1999Mahesh Bhupathi and Ai Sugiyama won the mixed doubles title in the U.S. Open.
12/23/1989V. C. Pande was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 11-12-1990.
7/25/1813First boat race started at Calcutta on the Hooghly river where seven sailing boats had competed.
12/26/190723rd session of the Indian National Congress was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Bose. In this session, Congress was split into two groups named 'Extremists' under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai and 'Moderates' under the leadership of Dr. Rashbehari Bose. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta took active part on the moderate side. Anand Bazar reported with headings as ""The 23rd National Congress. Presidential Election. Tilak's Amendment. Uproarious Proceedings. Free Fight. Police Aid. Pandal Cleared. Police Escort Tilak. Adjourned Sine Die"".