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Historical Event on 5/23/1947

The U.K. Cabinet today took the historic step of agreeing to Lord Mountbatten's proposal for the partition of India into two states, one Muslim and the other Hindu. The Viceroy is to have a series of talks with Lord Listowel, the Secretary for India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/1/1930A bomb, believed to be planted by Indian nationalists, is found at the British Museum at London.
2/4/1944Japanese attack Indian Seventh Army at Burma
9/5/1612East India Company's Navy eastablished.
8/27/1992The President issues two ordinances making it mandatory for new medical and dental colleges to obtain prior approval of the Medical and Dental Councils of India before their establishment.
7/9/1746French sailor's fleet reached at the bank of Pondichery in India.
3/2/1963China reports troops have left disputed area in India.
5/25/1990Jag Mohan, J&K Governor, resigns. Girish Chandra Saxena appointed new Governor.
4/8/1897Henrich Von Stephan, famous General Postal Union and freedom fighter, passed away.
12/29/1909Congress at Lahore adopts resolution praising Indians' struggle in South Africa and urged ban on indenture.
12/12/1930Babu Genu sacrificed his life to stage the boycott of foreign goods.