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Historical Event on 1/25/1983

Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Acharya Vinobha Bhave (Posthumous) (1895-1982).

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/27/1997CBI arrests godman Chandraswami for alleged offences in violation of Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act, 1976.
5/26/1926Kankalta, freedom fighter, was born in Bargawadi village at Assam . She was shot when she tried to flur the Indian National Flag in Gopur, Assam.
6/19/2000Salgocar wins the Pondicherry Millennium All India Football tournament in Pondicherry.
5/13/1962Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).
3/26/1993Surajkund AICC okays dual posts for Narasimha Rao.
9/9/1997Pravin Thipsay becomes India's third chess Grand Master.
8/7/1947BEST services were started by Mumbai Mahanagarpalika.
12/16/1990Dr. M. Channa Reddy resigned as Andhra Pradesh CM.
8/12/1991Parliament passes the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (prevention) amendment bill.
10/17/19037th Madras Infantry was re-established as 67th Punjabi Infantary.