24 August - India on this day27 events

Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave 'Narmad', versatile author in Gujarati and social reformer, was born.

Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, Congress leader in Maharashtra and former Chief Minister of Mumbai, was born at Ratnagiri.

K. Kelappan, freedom fighter, social reformer, revolutionary, educationist and journalist, was born in Calicut village in district Kerala.

Veena Das, revolutionery freedom fighter, was born at Krishna Nagar, Calcutta. She fought in protest of Simon Commission and also during the 1930's "Chatgang Ammunition". She took part in the assassination of Governor Stainley Jackson.

Adinath Lahiri, famous geologist, was born.

Around ten thousand people were believed to have died in border clashes in Punjab.

The government put off Religion Bill debate as it was unable to muster two thirds majority.

East India Company's first ship 'HECTOR' reached at Surat Port.

The first English convoy lands at Surat.

Viceroy Wavell broadcasts Plan.

Union Government decides to eliminate the category of 'superfine' variety of rice for procurement.

The Calcutta Municipal Corporation celebrated the 310th birth anniversary of the city. A web portal on Calcutta was also launched on this occasion.

England win 5-0 series against India.

Mihir Sen swims the Gibralter channel.

Crowds invade the pitch as India beat England by four wickets for their first-ever cricket victory in London .

Dinkar Balwant Devdhar, veteran cricketer and non-Test batsman of the 30s, died at the age of 101. He was the instructor of Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli.

Leander Paes was ranked 73 in single's ranking in tennis. This was his highest single ranking.

Calcutta city was established.

Skirmishes between Indian and Pakistani troops, which started on August 15, continue in Kargil, Uri and Kupwara sectors of Jammu & Kashmir. 50 Pakistani soldiers and 5 Indian soldiers were reported dead. High alert was sounded along the Line of Control.

Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar passed away.

Radhakamal Mukerjee, famous Indian economist, died.

Namakkal Kavignar, Gandhian poet and painter, passed away.

Merger of Socialist Party and Krishak Mazdoor Praja Party announced.

M.Hidayatullah retired from the post of acting President. He was the first acting President of India.

Varahagiri Venkata Giri (1884-1980), became the fourth President of India. He held this office till August 24, 1974. G. S. Pathak took oath as Vice President of India.

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed became the fifth President of India. He held this office till February 11, 1977.

Varahagiri Venkata Giri (1884-1980) retired from the post of President.