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Historical Event on 9/30/1992

Laurie Baker wins Rs. 25 lakh UN World Habitat award.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/31/1861Cherrapunji in Assam received rainfall of 22,990 mm in 1861. This was a world record in itself as no other country or place had received rains to such an extent.
6/5/1992Hindi weelky of Indian Express Group 'Screen' published.
5/29/1933Gandhi ends his 21-day fast, his second for the cause of the 'untouchables'.
10/23/1973Sambamurthy Pichhu, famous musician of Madras, died.
7/14/1942Britishers Quit India resolution was passed by Congress Working Committee. They demanded departure of British and agreed on passive resistance until India's independence. It was declared on 8th August, 1942 at August Kranti Maidan (Gowalia Tank).
3/26/1996Indian all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar announces retirement from international cricket.
4/18/1917Gandhi saw one of his testing grounds of Satyagraha in Champaran. He defied section 144 of Criminal Act.
8/1/1966Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (HPKV) was established at Palampur under the aegis of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, to cater to the need of hilly areas of erstwhile Punjab.
5/6/2000Benoy Krishna Chowdhury (89), veteran freedom fighter and prominent CPI(M) leader, died at a Government Hospital in Calcutta.
12/25/1943Japanese bombers raid Chittagong.