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Historical Event on 7/13/1997

A mob, allegedly of Shiv Sainiks, attacks and ransacks official residences of Congress leaders Chagan Bhujbal and Madhukar Pichad (Assembly).

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/12/1922Mahatma Gandhi announce the withdrawal of non-cooperation movement.
9/8/1965Pakistan commenced its drive into the Indian Punjab using its 1-armoured division with the aim to foreclose India's options north of the Beas-Sutlej river line, after foiling the southern most divisional attack mounted by 4-Mountain Division.
9/15/1916Margaret Lockwood, film actress of 'Lady Vanishes' fame, was born in Karachi, India.
4/21/1975Farakka Barrage dedicated to nation.
6/15/1991General Election (10th) of India ends. In this election Indian National Congress won.
7/4/1991Fourth test of missile 'Prithvi'.
12/10/1992The Central Government bans RSS, VHP, ISS, Bajrang Dal and Jamait-e-Islami.
1/2/1932Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, famous Ragi and reluctant politician, was born in Sangrur's backward Gadarhiani village.
11/15/2000India cancels cricket series with Pakistan in January next on account of Islamabad's ''hostile propaganda''.
2/24/1924Mahatma Gandhi released from jail.