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I welcome you all to “Today in History by Hranker.com”. Here, we will discuss some of the major events in the history of 13th of August, 224th day of the year and 31st Friday of 2021.
1) Today in 1946 Independence Activist Bhikaiji Rustom Cama passed away.
She was also known as Mother of Indian Revolution.She co founded the Paris Indian Society. She became the first person to hoist the Flag of Indian Independence on foreign soil. Indian Coast Guard commissioned a vessel named after her, ICGS Bhikaiji Cama.
2) Today in 1784 The Pitt’s India Act came into force.
It was an act of Parliament of Great Britain to address the shortcomings of the Regulation Act of 1773 by bringing East India Company’s rule in India under the control of British Government. A six member board of control was set up for political activities and Court of Directors for financial /Commercial activities.
3) Today in 1943 Marmik Weekly magazine started publishing.
It is an Indian weekly published by Shiv Sena from Mumbai until publication of its daily Saamna. It is seen as the frontrunner or launch pad for Shiv Sena Party.
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