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Historical Event on 8/7/1985
Geet Sethi, national champion, was the third Indian to become World Amateur Billiards Champion by beating Robert Marshal of Australia.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 8/13/1998 | India signs two agreements with the World Bank for concessional credit through the International Development Association for $115.4 million. |
| 8/18/1993 | The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000. |
| 1/22/1986 | Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Awards instituted. |
| 12/23/1944 | U C Joshi, cricketer (Sussex off-spinner 1970-74 from India), was born. |
| 1/15/2000 | Baba Amte, social artist, receives Gandhi Peace Prize 1999, from the President K. R. Narayanan. |
| 3/3/1996 | Haryana govt. bans liquor vends and bars in rural areas. |
| 10/24/1868 | Balasaheb Pantpratinidhi, king of Aundh and painter, was born. |
| 1/29/1983 | Piloo Mody, veteran Parliament member and senior leader of Janata Party, passed away. |
| 10/29/1935 | Narendra Kumar Chhajerh, great industrialist, was born. |
| 11/11/1994 | The Supreme Court stays Karnataka Reservation Act. |
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