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Historical Event on 1/12/1990

Upper age limit for Civil Services Examination raised from 26 to 28 years.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/8/1992Congress (I) government led by Rajkumar Dorendra Singh sworn in in Manipur.
7/3/1898Gopinath Bhagwan was born at Banamohalla, Srinagar. He is one of the most eminent saints who have graced the sacred land of India. An Ashram at Kharyar, Srinagar is set up by his disciples and devotees to preach his meditation.
6/3/1916Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thakarsey Women's University was established.
6/18/1992Congress (I) chooses Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma as Presidential candidate.
5/20/1878Bahameni Sultan Dawood Shah was assassinated.
7/12/1994India expels Pak diplomat; Indian attache tortured in Islamabad.
6/11/1991Over 106.6 million voters go to the second phase of national polls.
6/17/1824Bureau of Indian Affairs established.
7/6/1986Babu Jagjivan Ram, valiant freedom fighter, passed away. He held many prominent ministerial portfolios such as Communication Minister (1952-56), Railway Minister (1956-62), Food and Agriculture Minister (1967-70), Defence Minister (1970-74). After 1977, he became the Deputy Prime Minister (Defence) in Janta regime. Thereafter, he established Congress (J). His uninterrupted representation in the Parliament from 1936 to 1986 is a world record.(5-4-91).
12/29/1997Sonia Gandhi stepped into active politics.