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8 June
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Siddi general Yadi Sakat, razes the Mazagon Fort in Mumbai
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.
Indian State Broadcasting Service becomes All India Radio
The Indian State Broadcasting Service was renamed All India Radio on 8 June 1936, establishing the name used by India's national public radio broadcaster.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.