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Historical Event on 1/24/1966

Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/27/1952The use of Hindi language in addition to English language and of Devnagri form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals was authorised for warrants of appointments of Governors of State, Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the High Court.
1/24/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India.
5/21/1991Rajiv Gandhi, Indian Prime Minster (1984-91), assassinated by human bomb explosion plotted by LTTE at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, 40 km from Madras, at 10.20 P.M.
5/29/1993Ramesh More, Shiv Sena MLA, was murdered.
1/26/1930Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi march to protest against the Salt Act of the British and the same day Indians swore to get 'Total' Swaraj and organised the day as Swaraj Day.
1/16/1997Dr. Datta Samant, Trade Union leader, shot dead in Mumbai.
6/10/194277 Mountain Brigade was raised at Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
9/11/1948Indian Government troops enter in the Hyderabad State.
3/21/1996Supreme Court holds that attempt to suicide and its abetment would continue to be punishable offences.
4/6/1897Gandhiji submits long memorial to Chamberlain, Secretary of State for Colonies, regarding landing incidents background. Carries on programme of petitioning local and Imperial authorities, as well as of communicating with British and Indian public men regarding discriminatory laws.