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Historical Event on 12/1/1998

Dhian Singh (103), freedom fighter dies at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. He was a member of the Indian National Army and was jailed a number of times during the freedom movement.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/5/1995Jalal Aga, famous comedian and character artist, passed away.
9/24/1997I. K. Gujral, Prime Minister, formally stated India's claim to permanent membership of Security Council at the U.N. General Assembly meeting.
5/3/1927Riots between Sikhs and Muslims in Lahore claims 14 lives and leaves 100 injured.
8/3/1994The first successful heart transplant operation was performed at the All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, by a team of doctors led by Prof. P. Venugopal (25-2-96).
2/3/1928Simon Commission comes to India under Lord Irwin, after which serious rioting started on his arrival.
5/6/1993Violence in Orissa state secretariat, CM manhandled.
11/14/1681East India Company declared Bengal as a seperate presidency.
9/20/1857British troops conquered Delhi from the Mutineers.
3/22/1957National Calander based on Saka Samvat was adopted. As per this calander, the date of adoption was "Chaitra first, 1879 Saka along with Gregorian.
1/6/1832Publication of 'Darpan' magazine started.