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Historical Event on 3/24/1924
Virendrakumar Bhattacharya, Gyanpeeth award winner and Assamia novelist, was born.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
11/10/1990 | Chandra Shekhar Singh sworn in as 8th Prime Minister of India. He remained in this office till June 21, 1991 Devilal was sworn in as the Dy. Prime Minister. |
10/26/1962 | After Chinese attack, Emergency and Defence of India Ordinance was declared for the first time in India by the President. |
11/19/1999 | Indira Gandhi Peace prize is presented to a social worker of Bangladesh Muhammed Yunus. |
3/6/1990 | India wins Indira Gandhi Gold Cup hockey tournament. |
9/30/1963 | The USSR openly louded Indian view on Kashmir issue. This was against Pakistan's motives. |
5/30/1977 | Express Train fell into Beki river in Assam killing 44 persons. |
8/29/1923 | Hiralal Ghasulal Gaekwad, cricket all-rounder who played Test for India in 1952-53, was born in Nagpur. |
1/4/1948 | Burma achieved its independence from Great Britain. In 1989, Burma changed its name to Myanmar to reflect the multi-ethnic composition of the country. Apart from the Burmese, the main ethnic minority groups are the Karen, Shan, Mon, Chin, and Kachin. Just as the Burmese did against the British, almost all of these ethnic groups have struggled against the Burmese government for self-determination. |
8/10/1993 | Election Commission withdrew controversial order. By-polls to be held before 10. |
11/11/1958 | Inauguration of 'Indian', first one in Indian Explosive Ltd's factory at Gomia. |
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