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Historical Event on 1/3/1917

Kartarsingh Duggal, famous Punjabi story-writer and novelist, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/20/1965First Indian team led by M. S. Kohli ascends the Everest.
2/3/1969Thiru Conjeevaram Natrajan Annadurai ""Anna"", a great patriot, writer, editor, orator, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the commencer of Dravid Movement, passed away. He was the key person in formation of Anna Dramuk Party.
12/31/1861Cherrapunji in Assam received rainfall of 22,990 mm in 1861. This was a world record in itself as no other country or place had received rains to such an extent.
12/1/1951Abanindra Nath Tagore, famous Indian painter and sculptor, died in Calcutta.
6/20/1921Tilak University was established.
4/18/1931Lord Willingdon took over as the Viceroy of India.
3/1/1917Kartar Singh Duggal, famous author, was born at Dhamyal, Pakistan.
2/21/1991The President accepts the resignation of 5 cabinet members who were disqualified by the Speaker as per the anti-defection law.
12/29/1996Trishul', surface-to-air missile successfully tested.
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.