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On the 3rd of February, India marked a significant milestone with the commencement of its first electric train services back in 1925. This day is further etched in history with the arrival of the Simon Commission in 1928. Known officially as the Indian Statutory Commission, it comprised seven members of the British Parliament, led by Sir John Simon. The commission's primary aim was to study and propose constitutional reforms in India, which was then Britain's most valuable colony. This piece delves into the historical events associated with the 3rd of February, highlighting births, deaths, and notable occurrences linked to this date.
Here is the list of major events on February 3 over the years
| Year | Events on February 3 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 3 February 1816 | Birth of Ram Singh Kuka, leader of the Indian Non-Cooperation Movement. |
2 | 3 February 1906 | Birth of George Adamson, Indian-English writer and activist. |
3 | 3 February 1925 | India's first electric train service commenced. |
4 | 3 February 1928 | Simon Commission arrived in India to propose constitutional reforms. |
5 | 3 February 1938 | Birth of Waheeda Rehman, veteran Indian actress. |
6 | 3 February 1957 | Birth of Deepti Naval, Indian actress and filmmaker. |
7 | 3 February 1963 | Birth of Raghuram Rajan, renowned Indian economist and former RBI Governor. |
8 | 3 February 1969 | Death of C.N. Annadurai, 7th Chief Minister of Madras. |
9 | 3 February 1992 | Birth of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Indian footballer. |
10 | 3 February 1996 | Birth of Dutee Chand, Indian sprinter. |
11 | 3 February 2012 | Death of Raj Kanwar, Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. |
12 | 3 February 2016 | Death of Balram Jakhar, 23rd Governor of Madhya Pradesh. |
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Story first published: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 16:00 [IST]
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