April 08 in history: Bhagat Singh's big action, China's first parliament, and more

 | Updated: Apr 08, 2021, 10:00 AM IST

Indo-Pak War begins following Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar, OAO 1 is launched, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

China opens its first parliament in Beijing

China opens its first parliament in Beijing

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Bhagat Singh & Batukeshwar Dutt bomb the Central Legislative Assembly

Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt bomb the Central Legislative Assembly

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Indo-Pak War begins following Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar

Indo-Pak War begins following Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar

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OAO 1, 1st orbiting astronomical observatory is launched

OAO 1, 1st orbiting astronomical observatory is launched

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King Birendra of Nepal lifts 30-year ban on political parties

King Birendra of Nepal lifts 30-year ban on political parties

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