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Historical Event on 6/18/1995

The latest deaths in northern India's hottest weather this century bring the death toll to 525 as temperatures hit 113¦F (45¦C) in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/22/1993The Lok Sabha passes the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 1993 and the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 1993.
4/29/1909Tukdoji Maharaj, social reformer, modern Saint and poet, was born at Yavli in Amravati district, Maharashtra.
1/25/1971Himachal Pradesh becomes a full-fledged 18th Indian Union state.
10/16/1999Dr. Najma Heptulla, Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, is elected president of the 138-nation Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
1/16/1948Pakistan charges India with systematic campaign to wipe out Muslims.
12/21/1911Central Bank of India established.
2/5/1992Ajit Singh elected 'real J.D.' President.
12/5/2000Postal staff go on a nationwide indefinite strike which the Government termed as 'illegal'.
11/3/1966Hurricane strikes Bengal, killing 1,000.
6/23/1993RBI cuts minimum lending rate by 1%.