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Historical Event on 4/24/1972

Jamini Roy, Padmabhushan awardee and famous painter, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/22/1886Harikrishna Premi, Hindi writer, passed away.
4/13/1699Khalsa Panth established.
9/7/1988President's rule in Mizoram.
3/19/1962Raja Kelkar Museum, which belonged to Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar, was opened for the people.
8/11/2000Koneru Humpy was crowned the youngest British Ladies chess champion at the end of eleventh and final round in the Smith and Williamson British chess championship in Somerset.
12/19/1966Rajesh Kumar Chauhan, cricketer (Indian off-spinner since 1993), was born in Ranchi.
5/12/1984Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar, social reformer, passed away at Madras.
7/24/1911Pannalal Ghosh, famous flute player, was born.
4/1/1976Television was separated from radio, and Doordarshan Corporation was established.
4/16/1801Warrior Vithoji Holkar of Peshwa kingdom was assassinated.