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Historical Event on 1/30/1993

Dr. Syvatoslav Roerich, 89, renowned painter and husband of film actress Devika Rani, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/12/1991Lok Sabha elections announced for May 20, 23, 26; Punjab Assam, J&K polls deferred.
4/16/1903Kalka-Simla Railway line section was opened for public conveyance.
12/10/1999Dara Singh, the prime accused in the killing of Australian missionary, again gives a slip to police.
3/1/1961The first AN-12B arrived in India. This was added in the force because of the increasing frequency of clashes with Chinese forces on the Sino-lndian Himalayan border and the need that these revealed for yet further increase in airlift capability, together with a requirement for medium helicopters suitable for high-altitude operation, orders were placed in the Soviet Union for eight Antonov An- 12B and 24IL-yushin 11- 14 transport aircraft plus 10 Mi-4 helicopters.
8/28/1997Tiwari and Surinderjit Kaur set national records in hammer throw in Federation Cup Athletics.
6/30/1930George Fernandes, worker's leader and politician, was born.
10/5/1997Leander-Mahesh win China Open ATP Tour doubles event.
7/1/1990General Sunith Francis Rodrigues takes over as Chief of the Army Staff.
6/18/1946Congress Working Committee decides to accept Interim Government scheme.
12/12/1965Vijayanta, first India-made millitary tank which was handed over to the Army, was manufactured at Avadi Heavy Vehicles Factory at Madras.