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Historical Event on 12/23/1900

Kalicharan Patnaik, famous Orria dramatist, poet and journalist, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/15/1950Planning Commission Day.
1/1/1851Publication of Marathi newspaper 'Gyanoday'.
2/10/1946Gandhiji revives 'Harijan' and allied group of weekly journals.
2/7/1992Shalki', the first submarine designed in India, joined Indian Navy.
1/30/1996The new (reconstituted) Scientific Advisory Board of the ICMR met on January 30-31, 1996.
12/8/1999Dr. Shankar K. Pal of the Indian Statistical Institute selected for the G.D. Birla Award for 1999.
4/25/1915The German High Command has admitted that chlorine gas bombs and shells were used in the attack on the French front at Ypres three days ago. The effect of the gas attack was to open a four-mile gap in the Allied line. The Canadian troops on one flank held against German attacks, and British and Indian forces filled the breach. Fortunately for the Allies, the Germans had no reserve forces available to push into the breach. No tactical advantage was won by this first use of the new weapon. The Germans promised, however, that ""more effective substances can be expected."" Meanwhile, they were condemned for the use of this novel weapon.
9/3/1979M. M. Bhatnagar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 14-06-1985.
2/13/1922The Indian National Congress suspends its civil disobedience campaign in the face of mounting violence.
3/1/1997India under-19 team wins third `Test', claims three-test series 2-0 win in Matara.