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Historical Event on 2/18/1905

Shyamji Krishna Varma established India House in London to help Indians visiting England. He also established the Indian Home Rule society, which helped him to raise his voice against British Domination in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/2/1935The British pass Govt. of India Act, separating Burma, Aden from India.
11/11/1906Chetput Ramaswami Pattabhi Raman, politician and social worker, was born at Madras.
7/9/1951India's first Five Year Plan prepared and published. There was the first amendment to the Constitution and the first general elections were held.
5/28/1992Indo-US naval exercises begin.
4/17/1904Naoomal Jeoomal Makhija, cricketer, pioneer Indian Test opening batsman, Right Arm Bowler and played 3 matches, was born at Karachi.
3/8/1864Hari Narayan Apte, a well known Marathi writer who popularised social and historical themes in his novels, was born. He presided over the 8th Marathi Sahitya Sammelen in 1912.
7/8/1996Mathematical Olympiad was held in Mumbai - the first time in India (from 08-17, 1996).
1/21/1993Chander Pal at Bangalore sets record for High Jump in 2.17.
4/16/1980Delhi beat Bombay by 240 runs to win Ranji Trophy final.
4/7/1938Kashiram Chhabildas Rana was born in Surat (Gujarat).