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Historical Event on 5/18/1872

Bertrand Russell, great philosopher, mathematician, author and Chairmain of the Indian League, was born.

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4/16/1993The Supreme Court stays the operation of M.P. High Court's order quashing President's rule in the state.
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1/16/1997Dr. Datta Samant, Trade Union leader, shot dead in Mumbai.
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3/17/1985Dattu Phadkar, cricketer (Indian all-rounder, 31 Tests 1947-58), passed away.