| 1921 | Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, who had knowledge of 17 languages, was born. |
| 1975 | In the backdrop of anti-government protests during the Emergency in India, the Center implemented the most rigorous press censorship since independence. |
| 1986 | Agreement with Mizo National Front, Lal Denga becomes Chief Minister of Mizoram. |
| 1986 | The Central Government also enacted a law to provide maternity leave to unmarried girls. |
| 1996 | India opened its mission in Palestinian-controlled Gaza City. |
| 1820 | Tomato has been proven to be a non-poisonous vegetable. |