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Historical Event on 1/18/1978

Shri Bhim Sen Sachar, freedom fighter, leader and Chief Minister of Punjab, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/7/1902Janardhan Gyanoba Navle, cricketer, India's first Test wicket-keeper, was born at Fulgaon, Maharashtra. He played against England at Lord's in 1932.
2/6/1990Ashok Shandilya of Railways wins National billiards crown.
10/5/1993Geet Sethi retained World Billiards title by beating Mike Russel.
7/16/1959Suhridkumar Roy, famous geologist, died.
10/11/1968Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj passed away. (Samadhee)
2/25/1760Lord Clive left India. His successors as Governors of India were J. Holwell and H. Vansittart from July 1760 to 1765. He was re-posted to India on May 3, 1765.
8/25/1888Allama Mashriqi, Muslim leader, was born.
10/17/1949The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Article 370 of the Constitution making special provisions for J&K.
10/17/1949Bahadur Shah captured the fort of Chittor and then marched against the Mughal emperor.
1/29/1976Parliament approves permanent government and censorship of newspapers at New Delhi.