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Historical Event on 3/1/1985

Rajendra Sethia, the biggest personal bankrupt ever, arrested in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/20/1996India defeat Pakistan in Under-15 World Challenge Final at Lord's, England.
8/22/1979Neelam Sanjeev Reddy, President of India, dissolves the sixth Lok Sabha, orders year-end general elections and asks Charan Singh to head a caretaker government.
9/12/1779Garibdas, follower of Saint Kabir and founder of 'Garib Panth', died.
9/8/1897Lokmanya Tilak charged in anti-national activity case.
5/30/1826The first Hindi newspaper 'Udant Martand' was published from Calcutta under the Editorship of Pandit Shridhar Shukla.
5/29/1906Terence Hanbury White, novelist (England Have My Bones), was born in Bombay.
9/22/1999Former Test all-rounder Chandu Borde was re-appointed chairman of National Selection Committee on Day two of the BCCI AGM in Jaipur.
7/25/1977Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the sixth President of India. His held this office till July 25, 1982.
8/12/1991Parliament passes the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (prevention) amendment bill.
5/20/1964P. T. Usha, famous sprinter, was born.