From The Books of History - 04 November Special

What Happened

"1947: Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India's highest military decoration for his bravery during the Battle of Badgam in the Kashmir dispute. 2008: The Government of India officially decided to declare the Ganga River as the national river to enhance conservation efforts. 2008: Barack Obama Made US History: Barack Obama became the first African American elected president of the United States. 1922: Tutankhamun’s Tomb Discovered: British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, one of archaeology’s most celebrated finds. 1998: Paramjeet Singh Broke Milkha Singh’s Record: Paramjeet Singh surpassed Milkha Singh’s long-standing Indian 400-metre record at the National Open Athletics Championship in Calcutta."