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Historical Event on 12/22/1866

Mazharul Haque, great social reformer, nationalist, journalist, poet, writer and politician, was born at Bahpura, Bihar.

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5/13/2000The Union Government gives its approval for the creation of the three new states of Jharkhand, Uttaranchal and Chhattisgarh to be carved out of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
11/2/1976Lok Sabha passes the 42nd Constitution Amendment Bill making India a Socialist Secular Republic and laying down the fundamental duties of citizens.
10/2/1975Kumaraswami Kamaraj, great freedom fighter, social reformer, political leader and member of the Lok Sabha, died in Madras.
4/1/1839Medical College Hospital in Calcutta having only 20 beds was opened for male patients .
7/5/1994Kiran Bedi, Delhi IG, wins Magsaysay Award.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.
6/15/1659Aurangzeb was declared as the Emperor of India at Red Fort Delhi.
9/23/1858Grant Duf, historian who studied Maratha history, died.
7/1/1862Calcutta High Court was established for West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This Court has a Circuit Bench at Port Blair.
11/15/1937Jayshankar Prasad, famous Hindi writer, died. His works include the epic (mahakavya) ""Kamayanee"" and plays ""Chandra Gupt"" and ""Ska