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Historical Event on 1/18/1950
India 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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/30/1992	Over 20 Indian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia due to heatwave and inadequate medical attention.
7/30/1957	Export Risk Insurance Corporation of India was established through which exporting materials were insured.
1/27/1987	P. T. Usha nominated the Asian Athlete of 1986 by the US Sports Academy (USA).
12/16/1909	Lal Singh Narayan Singh, cricketer (scored 15 & 29 in India's 1st Test match), was born near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12/4/1982	Asian Games at Delhi concluded.
12/10/1886	Ardeshir M. Irani, producer, director, exhibitor and founder of Star Films Ltd. Bombay, was born at Poona. His first film was 'Veer Abhimanyu'.
1/22/1997	Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhajan Lal, former Union Ministers Ajit Singh, Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav and five others chargesheeted by CBI in Rs. 3.5 crore Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MPs bribery case.
7/4/1991	Fourth test of missile 'Prithvi'.
5/19/1990	S. R. Bommai unanimously elected President of JD.
12/10/1993	The residence of Mahatma Phule was declared a national monument.

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