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Historical Event on 3/21/1979

Morarji Desai, PM, inaugurated the Backward Classes Commission in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/27/1966Indira Gandhi meets Johnson in Washington.
5/13/1967Dr. Zakhir Hussain became 3rd President of India. He was the first Muslim President of Indian Union. He held this position till August 24, 1969.
1/6/1947All India Congress Commitee accepted the division of country.
4/18/1956India, Indonesia, Burma, Ceylon and Pakistan meet in New Delhi to reaffirm their faith in Bandung Principles.
2/13/1922The Indian National Congress suspends its civil disobedience campaign in the face of mounting violence.
2/8/1986Sister Alphonsa was beatified by his Holiness Pope John-ll at Kottayam. She was the first woman from India to be raised to this honour. (19-7-96).
3/19/1973Mine explosion in Bihar kills 47.
11/22/1967Tara Singh, freedom fighter, Akali Dal leader master and politician, died at Amritsar.
6/5/1993Unlawful Activities (prevention) Tribunal headed by Justice P N Nagi upholds the ban on Islamic Sevak Sangh.
3/14/1993India seeks Interpol's assistance in investigating the sources of bomb blasts in Bombay.