1955 |
The STD service that provides long distance telephone calls to every home came into existence on this day in 1955. |
1971 |
India recognized Bangladesh as a country. |
1895 |
The birth of Josh Malihabadi, the famous Urdu poet of India and Pakistan. |
1941 |
Famous Indian female painter Amrita Shergill died in Lahore. Many of his artworks were appreciated worldwide. |
1969 |
The birth of Anjali Bhagwat, the famous shooter who has illuminated the name of India in the world in shooting. |
1998 |
Russia agrees to give 'Krivak class' multi-purpose warship to Indian Navy. |
1999 |
Yukta Mukhi took the title of Miss World to her name. |
1657 |
Shah Jahan's younger son Murad proclaimed himself king. |
1943 |
Japanese airplane bombed Kolkata. |
1950 |
Freedom fighter, poet, yogi and philosopher Arvind Ghosh died in Puducherry. |
1950 |
Sikkim became a protected state of India. |