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Historical Event on 3/18/1948
Eknath Dhondu Solkar, cricketer (India 1969-77, brilliant short-leg fielder), was born in Bombay. He is recipient of Arjun Award (1973).
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 3/20/1959 | For the first time, officials of the Indian government confirmed reports of widespread resistance to the Chinese occupying forces in Tibet. Open warfare erupted in the capital city of Lhasa. |
| 2/2/1835 | Thomas Babington Macaulay westernises education in India. English is made official government and court language and as medium of instruction. |
| 12/6/1897 | Lekhraj Kishanchand Mirchandani (Aziz), famous Sindhi poet, essay writer and critic, was born. |
| 5/2/1981 | Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the architect of modern Himachal Pradesh and an energetic Chief Minister, passed away. |
| 7/29/1927 | Madhavsingh Solanki, one of the leaders in Gujarat, was born. |
| 11/3/1945 | Temporary Octroi Mandal established. |
| 4/2/1970 | Privy purses and special privileges of former Indian rulers abolished. |
| 12/31/1998 | Air Chief Marshal Anil Yashwant Tipnis, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC., became the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He is the 18th Air Chief Marshal. |
| 10/19/1907 | Sulochana Modi, first lady Mayor of Mumbai Mahanagar Palika, was born. |
| 12/6/1995 | The Sixth Army Ordnance Corps Reunion and Silver Jubilee of Colour Presentation was celebrated at AOC Centre with pomp and splendour, fun and gaiety and professionalism of high order. The highlights included para-dropping, AOC Kangla Tongbi, Sonet-lumiere sound and light show, Central Parade and Yaadgar Parade. |
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