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Historical Event on 1/19/1951

Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar (Thakkarbappa), social reformer of Gujrat and right hand of Gandhiji in socially segregated Harijans, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/20/1919Chaitanyabala Divatia, great author, was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
6/26/1888Narayan Shripad Rajhans (Balgandharv), famous singer and actor, was born.
6/30/1991A 36-member Congress ministry led by Hiteswar Saikia assumes office in Assam.
3/27/1991Chautala recommends Assembly dissolution.
4/12/1978India's first double decker train was started between Victoria Terminus (CST) and Pune which beared the name as ""Janta Express"", which is now known under the name of Shivaji's fort as ""Singhgarh Express"".
9/12/1786Lord Cornwallis was appointed, and became Governor General of India, as well as the Commander-in-Chief Army Officer.
9/21/1862Venkat Apparao Gurjad, famous Telegu poet, playwright, story writer, critic and social reformer, was born.
3/15/1936Vasudevrao Apurao Changre, leader in Maharashtra, was born.
10/15/1972Nirmalkumar Bose, great Indian human scientist, died.
5/27/1906Gandhiji writes to his brother Lakshimidas, stating his disinterestedness in worldly possessions.