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Historical Event on 8/15/1854
The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/27/1952	The use of Hindi language in addition to English language and of Devnagri form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals was authorised for warrants of appointments of Governors of State, Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the High Court.
6/20/1992	The JD and the NF choose former Lok Sabha Dy Speaker Prof. G. G. Swell as the Presidential candidate.
6/5/1659	Dara Shukoh celebrated his coronation at Deorai after the final defeat.
8/28/1733	Sekhoji (Jaysingrao) Angre, famous naval officer of Maratha navy, passed away.
8/28/1733	Banka Mahar, 'bhagwatbhakt', passed away by taking Samadhi.
1/22/1989	DMK swept to power in Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
7/4/1914	Savlaram Ravji Patil (P. Savlaram), film lyrisist and story writer, was born.
1/6/1981	Indian Ocean bed on their research ship Gavesani of the National Institute succeeded from the depth of 4,300 metres.
4/1/1882	Savings Bank Postal system was introduced.
4/24/1998	24 persons are killed and 28 injured when some bogies of a goods train break free and roll back to collide with the stationary Manmad-Kacheguda Express at Parli Vaijnath in Maharashtra.

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Historical Event on 8/15/1854 The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.

Historical Event on 8/15/1854
The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.