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Historical Event on 8/18/1995

Parvati Giri, also called the Little Mother Teresa, died in Orissa. She was 69. She was a social worker and had taken part during the Quit India movement.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1935The Reserve Bank of India was established as a Central Bank and the job of issuing notes was entrusted to this bank. The Commissioner's office which issued currency was abolished and was substituted by the Governer of the RBI. The issue offices scattered around the country came to be called as the regional offices of the Reserve Bank.
4/19/1976Indira Gandhi proposes a resumption of ties with Pakistan in New Delhi.
5/25/1611Emperor Jahangir married Meherunnisa, widow of Sher Afghan. She recieved the title Noor Jahan.
11/17/1994North Eastern Council decides to include Sikkim in the Council.
5/10/1977Jahangir Khan, famous musician, passed away.
2/17/1917Fali Mistry, film director and cameraman, was born in Bombay.
1/25/1880Brahmo Samaj of modernisation and fraternity amongst religions Nababidhan Keshab Chandra Sen introduced.
5/10/198559 were killed and 150 wounded in Sikh attacks.
1/24/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India.
5/3/1765Clive became Governor of Bengal for second time from England after he returned to Calcutta.