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Historical Event on 12/29/1968

Chunilal Kalidas Madiya, famous Gujrathi playwright, story writer and novelist, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/15/1969Dr. Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia, great pioneer in Indian Geology and professor in development of geo-scientific research in the country, passed away at New Delhi at the age of 86.
12/1/1951Abanindra Nath Tagore, famous Indian painter and sculptor, died in Calcutta.
10/11/1737A violent earthquake and cyclone hit Calcutta which claimed 3,00,000 lives.
11/30/1998Ghasiram Yadav (74), member of Parliament representing Alawar in Rajasthan and former MLA and Minister in the State, died in Jaipur.
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
1/28/1865Lala Lajpat Rai 'Punjab Kesari', great valiant freedom fighter, social reformer, humanitarian and lawyer, was born in Dhudike village of Ferozepur district, Punjab.
12/31/1995K.P.S. Gill, DGP of Punjab, retires from service.
1/24/1958First international Film Festival started in Mumbai.
10/24/1934Mahatma Gandhi quits Indian Indian National Congress in struggle over tactics.
9/18/1958Dr. Bhagwan Das, great philosopher, freedom fighter, Hindi writer, politician and litterateur, passed away.