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Historical Event on 9/30/1908

Ram Dhari Singh Dinkar, famous Hindi novelist, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/17/1761William Carey, the first English missionary to India, was born. He taught at the newly founded Fort William College at Calcutta from 1801 till his death and helped found the Serampore Press, which made the Bible accessible to over 300 million people.
1/23/1993British PM John Major arrives in India on an official visit.
7/23/1996R. Bhattacharji was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He is heading this office till date.
8/18/1990President R Venkataraman presented the colours to the Officers Training Academy in recognition of their services to the Nation.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
3/19/1972India and Bangladesh singed mutual aid treaty for peace and friendship for 25 years.
8/29/1612Battle at Surat in India; English fleet beats Portuguese.
3/2/1913Bhavaniprasad Mishra was born.
1/14/1995Ban on VHP re-imposed.
8/1/1963Soviets offer India arms to block China.