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Historical Event on 9/24/1861
Madame Bhikaji Rustom Cama, mother of the Indian Revolution, was born in Bombay. From an early age she took interest in social and political work.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
7/15/1993 | Maninderjit Singh Bitta,Punjab Minister of State for Irrigation, appointed new Youth Cong (I) President. |
6/1/1947 | Balbhimraj Gore, litterateur and Hindi critic, was born. |
1/6/1818 | Dominion of Holkar in India are annexed with Rajput states and come under the British protection. |
11/22/1915 | Mohandas Gandhi returns to India. |
7/27/1998 | Gian Singh, convicted for the murder of Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, is sentenced to death. |
7/25/1986 | Sikh extremist kill 16 Hindus in Muhktsar India. |
4/7/1987 | In a case filed by Saira Banu of Kerela, Supreme Court held that all wives, including Muslim women, whose husbands have either married again or taken a mistress are entitled to maintenance. |
8/15/1854 | The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855. |
2/9/1993 | Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%. |
5/5/1983 | Keshavrao Kothavle 'Lalit', editor of monthly magzine, passed away. |
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