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Historical Event on 7/23/1996

R. Bhattacharji was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He is heading this office till date.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/9/1935Savita Jajodiya, famous Marathi writer, was born.
6/6/1994The 20-day old Limboo Ministry in Sikkim wins vote of confidence.
1/26/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) became the first President of India. He remained President from Jan. 26,1950 to May 13, 1962.
4/4/1858Rani Laxmibai fled to Gwalior through Kalpi after giving a solid blow to British troops.
12/4/1998Ilayaraja, nusic composer, selected for the Lata Mangeshkar award instituted by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
3/27/1997Punjab men and Railway women win National volleyball league in Tiruppur.
2/4/1991An abortive bid to hijack a Calcutta-Agartala flight by a 24-year old youth.
3/28/1916Ramkrishna Pillai, journalist and social reformer, passed away.
3/28/1916Don Francis-Di-Almeda of Portugal was succeeded as the Viceroy of Protuguese India by Affonso de Albuquerque, who is regarded as the real founder at Portuguese power in India.
5/7/1996Third and final phase of polling begins for 185 LS constituencies and 154 assembly constituencies; 55 to 60\% turnout was witnessed and there was widespread violence in Bihar.