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Historical Event on 1/25/2000

The Government awards Padma Vibhushan to R.K. Narayan, Dr.M.S. Gill; Padma Bhushan for Rajnikant and Padmashri for A.R. Rehman.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/8/1932Indian Air Force Act was passed.
2/1/1976Air Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar PVSM, MVC, became the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He was in this office till 31/Aug/1978.
11/8/1947Junagadh accedes to India. Addresses A.I.C.C.
9/9/1981Phiroz Edulji Palia, cricketer (two Tests for India, 29 runs & 0/13), died.
7/20/1991Shanmugam, suspect in Rajiv murder case, found dead.
6/23/1971Sriprakash, freedom fighter, prolific writer and member of the AICC, passed away.
7/16/1956K. L. Pawar, who guided students for the written examinations, was born.
12/8/1970Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the 'Colours' by the Vice President of India, Shri G S Pathak, at AOC Centre, Secunderabad. The Ordnance colour is a scarlet silken flag with the Ordnance crest in the center and surrounding it is a wreath of Ashoka Leaves and Lotus flowers.
12/25/1771Shah Alam II sat on the Throne of Dehli. Marathas captured Delhi and induced Shah Alam to return to Delhi after an absence of 18 years from the captial.
10/26/1891Padmabhushan Vaikunthbhai Mehta, famous Gandhian leader, was born.