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Historical Event on 7/15/1993
Maninderjit Singh Bitta,Punjab Minister of State for Irrigation, appointed new Youth Cong (I) President.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
4/10/1935 | Vasudevaru Kesavaru (K.V. Manalikkera), famous writer and poet, was born at Madras. |
11/5/1990 | Janata Dal splits. The breakaway group claims support of 58 M.P.'s to elect Mr. Chandrashekhar as leader. V.P. Singh's government loses confidence motion in the Lok Sabha. |
2/1/1968 | United Nation's Conference on Trade and Development opens in New Delhi. |
7/9/1873 | Henry Albert John Gidney, greatest leader and politician, was born in Igatpuri, Maharashtra. |
7/15/1917 | Tukaram Tanaji Sawant, educationist and famous Hindi writer, was born at Pokharam, (Maharashtra). |
4/15/1901 | Balakrishna Janardan Mohoni, cricket Test Umpire for 11 Tests from 1948-57, was born in Maharashtra. |
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. |
10/5/1991 | Ramnath Goenka, journalist and founder chairman of the Indian Express Newspapers Group, died at the age of 87 years. |
5/25/1961 | Woorkeri Venkar Raman, left-hand batsman and slow-spin bowler, was born in Madras. |
11/7/1933 | Gaandhiji commences Harijan-upliftment tour. |
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