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Historical Event on 1/19/1907

Mohammad Ali Mirza was crowned as the ""Shah-E-Iran"" in a grand function held in Royal Palace, Tehran. This coronation was performed on the precious throne ""Thakt-E-Taus"" which was made by Emperor Shahjahan, and was taken away from India during the invasion of Nadir Shah in 1738 AD.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/11/1964Dr. Jayant Narlikar, great mathematician of India, submitted his thesis to Royal Society of London.
11/23/1991India decides to upgrade its ties with the Soviet Republics.
2/17/1968Dr. Kailas Nath Katju, freedom fighter, politician, leader, Governor of Orissa and West Bengal, passed away.
9/8/1965Pakistan commenced its drive into the Indian Punjab using its 1-armoured division with the aim to foreclose India's options north of the Beas-Sutlej river line, after foiling the southern most divisional attack mounted by 4-Mountain Division.
3/22/1942Both Congress and Muslim League refused Cripps Mission offer. Congress adopts Quit India Resolution. Cripps Commission came to India which was preceded by Sir Stephard Crips to find out a political formula for transfer of power to Indians.
9/21/1945British promise India independence.
7/3/1745Ranoji Shinde died.
5/24/1903Hemchandra Bandopadhyay, famous Bengali poet, passed away.
8/19/1994Rupee made fully convertible on current account.
3/13/1989The first straw fired thermal power plant was laid in Jakhari village of Punjab.