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Historical Event on 1/8/1890
Ramchandra Varma, renowned editor, was born. He also has the credit in making the Hindi Dictionary.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 10/9/1993 | C. R. Rangachari, cricketer (4 Tests for India, 8 runs @ 2.66, 9 wkts @ 54.78), passed away. |
| 7/7/1948 | Damodar Valley Corporation, first public corporation, was established. |
| 7/7/1948 | Buhlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan of Lodi tribe, marched down upon Delhi. |
| 4/13/1919 | Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day. |
| 3/28/1947 | Abdul Bari, labour leader, passed away. |
| 2/13/1922 | The Indian National Congress suspends its civil disobedience campaign in the face of mounting violence. |
| 3/11/1990 | Darbarsingh, former Chief Minister of Punjab, passed away. |
| 1/28/1984 | Sohrab Meherwanji Modi, famous drama and film producer, director and actor, passed away. |
| 3/16/1993 | Central government introduces pension scheme for 170 million EPF subscribers. |
| 2/15/1865 | Kishorilal Goswami, Hindi novelist, was born. |
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