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Historical Event on 3/23/1992

G. S. Dhillon, former speaker of Lok Sabha, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/8/1972Olympics open at Munich (26).
1/23/1993British PM John Major arrives in India on an official visit.
5/1/199560 killed as Madras-Kanyakumari Express collides with a goods train at Danishpet.
11/29/1991Industrial and bank strike called by the left-oriented trade unions to oppose the new industrial and economic policies.
8/25/2000Veerappan seeks release of 121 prisoners, including 51 booked under TADA at the Mysore prison and compensation to victims of STF excesses 
8/28/1994Three medical officers of the Field Ambulance unit were killed when the Indian contingent was trying to stem the war in Somalia.
4/5/1663Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attacked Shahistekhan at Pune.
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.
7/24/1837Kanishta, son of Samajya Laxshmi, was killed.
12/27/1992The Central government decides to acquire the disputed area in Ayodhya.