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Historical Event on 2/3/1916

Banaras Hindu University was opened under the guidance of Madan Mohan Malaviya.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/13/1922The Indian National Congress suspends its civil disobedience campaign in the face of mounting violence.
6/15/1948Rajah Annamalai Chettiar, famous musician, social worker and Governor of the Imperial Bank of India, passed away.
10/24/1868Balasaheb Pantpratinidhi, king of Aundh and painter, was born.
9/5/1967Central Hindi Committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
12/11/1843Robert Koch, famous French scientist, was born in Clausthal village, Germany.
3/11/1948SS Jal Usha, the first ocean-going steamer made in India, was launched from Visakhapatnam.
5/28/1964A slow-moving funeral cortege containing the body of Jawaharlal Nehru inched through the streets of New Delhi today. A million and a half Indians lined the route to pay final respects to their beloved leader.
12/3/1991Lok Sabha question hour telecast at 7.15 a.m for the first time .
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
9/22/1789Office of Postmaster General is created under the Treasury Department.