July 8 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Chandra Shekhar Passes Away
Chandra Shekhar, the 8th Prime Minister of India who played a key role during the economic crisis of 1991, passes away in New Delhi.
Sourav Ganguly is Born
Former Indian cricket captain and BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, affectionately known as 'Dada', is born in Calcutta.
Wall Street Journal Debuts
The Wall Street Journal is published for the first time by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser.
Vasco da Gama Sets Sail
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon on his historic first direct European voyage to India.
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