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Historical Event on 10/15/1902

Bhaurao Krishnarao Gaekwad, great leader, was born. He was a colleagu of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

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1/22/1989Madhya Pradesh CM Arjun Singh resigns on Churhat lottery case grounds.
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10/4/1997Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.
8/18/1993The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
1/18/1998India overtake a Pakistan total of 314 to win one-day final in Dhaka.
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12/24/1973E.V.Ramasami, founder of DMK party, prominent leader, great social worker and revolutionary freedom fighter, died at the age of 94.
8/1/1997Viswanathan Anand wins the Credit Suisse Masters chess tournament in Beil.
3/26/1969Romesh Chandra, secretary general of the World Peace Council, receives the Lenin prize