| 1925 | Hindi writer Shrilal Shukla, born for satire, was born. |
| 1984 | Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister and Congress President for the first time. |
| 1802 | The Maratha ruler Peshwa Bajirao II came under the protection of the British. |
| 1866 | Chief Minister of Bihar and freedom fighter Krishna Ballabh Sahai was born. |
| 1926 | Renowned Indian writer, historian, best orator and scholar Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade died. |
| 1929 | Congress workers led by Mahatma Gandhi started the movement for complete self-rule in Lahore. |