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Historical Event on 04/07/1541

Father Francis Xavier, Spanish founder of the Jesuits, 35, and three friends set sail from Lisbon, Portugal for Goa. They became the first Roman Catholic missionaries to travel to India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/27/1952The use of Hindi language in addition to English language and of Devnagri form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals was authorised for warrants of appointments of Governors of State, Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the High Court.
5/27/1952The first ship of the Dutch East India Company returned from Far East.
5/17/19764 Indians successfully skied down from the slope of Trishul peak.
1/17/1985Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test vs England.
1/18/1950India is declared a secular republic. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964) is determined to abolish casteism and industrialize the nation. Constitution makes Hindi official national language, English to continue for 15 years, 14 major state languages are recognized. India also moved a motion for no war treaty between India and Pakistan to improve the relations with neighboring countries.
1/10/1955The Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were equipped with the HAL-designed HT-2 trainer - officially introduced into service.
5/9/1998Kirit Raval is appointed Solicitor-General of India.
8/1/1957M. K. Vellodi was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 04-06-1958.
6/30/1995CNN launches a 24-hour news channel in partnership with Doordarshan.
4/6/1968Indira Gandhi,PM, inaugurated the construction of Bokaro Steel Plant.