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Historical Event on 12/28/1984

Eighth General Election of India ends. Indian National Congress party wins with thumping majority.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/19/1946Cabinet Mission's plan announced an interim government, which was formed by reconstituting the Viceroy's Executive Council. The Muslim League took umbrage and started direct action. Riots broke out as Muslims attacked Hindu's in Calcutta and the rest of Bengal. The Viceroy persuaded the Muslim League to join the government. But the League declined to join the Constituent Assembly unless the demand for a seperate state of ""Pakistan"" was conceded.
1/20/1684Treaty between Marathas and Portuguese.
4/1/1978India's sixth Five-Year Plan commenced.
3/21/1957India's national calender came into force.
2/10/1921Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated Kashi Vidya Peeth.
2/8/1948Indian govt. bans Muslim groups 'Khaksars' and 'League National Guard'.
7/1/1997Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme `97 (VDIS) comes into effect.
2/2/1862Pandit Shambhunath was the first Indian to become Judge of Indian High Court.
1/31/1969Saint Meherbaba passed away.
5/21/1975The 26-mile feeder canal from Farakka to the Bhagirathi river dedicated to the nation.