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Historical Event on 8/1/1992

S. Rajgopal was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1993.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/3/1947Gandhiji toured the riot-affected areas in Bihar from January 3 to January 29.
7/25/2000P.T. Usha,Star Indian athlete, announces retirement from International athletics at a press conference in New Delhi.
6/2/1900Sri Ram Sharma Acharya, freedom fighter, social reformer and leader, passed away.
7/24/1998India signs a deal with Russia for purchasing the aircraft-carrier.
3/17/1920Mujiburr Rahman, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was born in Tungipara now in Bangladesh.
9/18/1995Kaka Hathrasi, famous comedy poet, died.
7/24/1997Mahasweta Devi, Bengali litterateur, is recipient of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for journalism, literature and creative communication arts for her writings on indigenous communities.
6/29/1857Battle at Chinhat (Indies rebel under Barkat Ahmed beat British).
7/17/1937Delhi-Calcutta Express Train derailed near Patna killing 95.
3/2/1952Sindri Fertilizer Factory, Bihar, formally inaugurated by Nehru. It was the first Government owned company.