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Historical Event on 1/18/1947

Kundanlal Saigal, famous film star and unique singer, died at Jalandhar.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/7/1992Shalki', the first submarine designed in India, joined Indian Navy.
7/20/1991Chithira Tirunal Bala Rama Varma, former Maharaja of Travancore, passed away at the age of 78 years after a brief illness. His term as the descendant of the Chera dynasty saw many progressive reforms in the field of legislation, education and many more. He was hailed as ""Ashoka the second"", and Gandhiji parised him as a ""Historical wonder"".
3/4/1995Kakrapar nuclear power station's second unit located near Surat synchronised to the western grid after mandatory tests.
4/1/1962Maharashtra State Finance Corporation started its operations.
9/19/1962Jawaharlal Nehru was devastated when China began attacks on India's northern frontier leading to Indo-China War.
8/20/1997Lata Mangeshkar receives the Fifth Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award from the President.
3/17/1863Sayajirao Gaekwad of Baroda was born.
12/4/1992RBI devalues Rupee by 1.18% against the US dollar. India emerges overall champions with 10 golds; 8 silver and 14 bronzes in the 4th Asian Junior Athletic meet in New Delhi.
5/25/1899Nazrul Islam, revolutionary and Bengali poet, was born in Churulia village of Burdwan district.
7/17/1996Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.