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Historical Event on 1/30/1947

Gandhiji leaves Patna for Delhi. Mountbatten, new Viceroy, arrives in Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/14/1905Earthquake at Kangra region in Himachal.
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5/18/1933Gandhiji commences at noon 21 days' fast for self-purification; released unconditionally at 9 p.m.
5/18/1974Jayaprakash Narayan led a procession against economic conditions in Patna. There was lathi charged and he issued a call for total revolution. He also started the 'Citizens for Democracy' movement.
2/1/1835East India company obtained Darjeeling from the King of Sikkim.
11/24/1941Indian infantry attacks German tanks at Sidi Omar.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.
10/16/1788Maratha's crowned Shahaalam as king of Delhi.