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Historical Event on 10/27/1998

L. P. Singh, ICS, former Governor of five north eastern states, died in New Delhi. He was 86.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/10/1818The last battle was fought in Rampura between the Marathas and the company.
10/22/1796Sawai Madhav Rao Peshwa II committed suicide by jumping from the terrace.
4/26/1952India says U.N. may disintegrate if powers block consideration of issues in small countries.
12/5/1951Abanindranath Tagore, a great Modern Indian Painter, passed away.
7/10/1972Herd of stampeding elephants kills 24 people in Chandka Forest, India.
12/11/19676.5 earthquake in West India, 170 killed.
11/5/1994Russi Modi appointed Chairman of Air India and Indian Airlines.
1/26/2001Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Ustad Bismillah Khan.
4/10/1996Delhi High Court bans the import of toxic waste in India.
4/27/1996First phase of election for 11th Lok Sabha, and assembly election in 6 states.