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Historical Event on 8/4/1956

Apsara, India's first large scale Atomic Energy Nuclear Reactor and first in the East World, was commissioned in Trombay, Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/20/1999The Delhi HC dismisses a plea from Rajendra Yadav challenging his retirement from the Prachar Bharati Board.
6/24/1966Atul Chandrakant Bedade, cricketer (Indian ODI batsman from 1994), was born in Bombay.
9/19/1704Guru Govind Singh died.
9/25/1946Bishan Singh Bedi, a former Indian cricketer was born.
10/31/1984Rajiv Gandhi sworn in as Prime Minister of India by Gyani Zail Singh, President of India, at New Delhi. He held this office till December 1, 1989.
2/4/1993D. C. Kothari, famous scientist and educationalist, passed away.
11/5/1994Russi Modi appointed Chairman of Air India and Indian Airlines.
6/30/1992Over 20 Indian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia due to heatwave and inadequate medical attention.
7/1/1964Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) was established.
6/28/1986Union Government sanctions maternity leave for unmarried women employees too.