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Historical Event on 7/13/1947

An Indian Independence Bill was moved in the British Parliament on 4th July 1947 which became an 'Act' on 13th July 1947. Two Boundary Commissions under Sir Cyril Radcliff were appointed to demarcate the boundaries of Punjab and Bengal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/2/1781Sakharambapu Bokeel, great politician in Maratha kingdom, died.
2/28/1950The Finance Minister announces the setting up of the Planning Commission with Nehru and Nanda as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively.
11/2/1971Hurricane and ensuing tidal wave takes 6,000 lives.
11/19/1924Amarjit Singh, great educationist and scientist, was born at Punjab.
8/1/1953Bombay Government decides to abolish ''jagirs'' in merged areas.
1/3/1997Olympian Jaspal Rana sets new national mark in junior men's sports pistol 25 metres in National Shooting in Asansol.
1/16/1995Missile carrier vessel 'Vidhrut' dedicated to nation.
1/16/1995Emperor Humayun, son of Babar, was born in Kabul.
1/1/1664Shivaji assumes royal title.
1/17/1771Govind Patwardhan Mirajkar, first Rao of Peshwai, passed away.