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Historical Event on 8/6/1998

The Maharashtra Government rejects the Srikrishna Commission findings on the 1992-93 communal riots and the serial blasts in Mumbai, but agrees to act on the panel's suggestions to refurbish the police force.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/15/1960Bardwan University was established in West Bengal.
11/22/1773Robert Clive, English occupier (India), passed away at the age of 48.
11/22/1773Mahmud Gawan was appointed as Prime Minister, an office which he held till his execution.
4/14/1919Gandhiji confesses at Nadiad his ""Himalayan Miscalculation"" regarding satyagraha martial law declared in Punjab.
4/6/1906Kaveri Bhaskar Karve, teacher and author, was born at Harnai, Ratnagiri, .
4/18/1978Sardar Sobha Singh, famous builder of modern New Delhi, passed away at the age of 90.
6/15/1907Narayan Ganesh Goray, freedom fighter and socialist, was born at Hindala (Maharashtra).
12/17/1970Judge Jayantilal Chhotalal Shah became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 21/01/1971.
11/30/1896Gandhiji sails for South Africa with wife and children.
1/29/1996S.R. Bommai was replaced by Laloo Prasad Yadav as Janata Dal president.