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Historical Event on 2/1/1889

Amrit Kaur, an eminent social worker, freedom fighter and political leader, was born a princess in the royal family of King Harman Singh of Kapoorthala. She assisted Gandhi for 18 years and was connected with World Health Organisation and Red Cross Society.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/30/1855Santhals of Rajmahal Hills, Santhal-Paragana, Bihar started their agitation against ill treatment by Britishers, revenue officers, police, landlords and moneylenders under the leadership on Sindhu and Kanhu at Bhoranadhighi, Bengali.
8/1/1879Achyut Balwant Kolhatkar, famous litterateur and journalist, was born.
4/11/1992Marathi cinema's Bhaichandra Govind Pendharkar gets Phalke Award.
3/28/1990Bengal beat Delhi in rained-out cricket Ranji Trophy final on quotient.
2/15/1924Shankarrao Bajirao Patil, great leader of Maharashtra, was born.
9/15/1909Thiru Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai, ''Anna'', founder of DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, also an editor, writer, orator and patriot, was born in a weaver community of Kanchipuram.
9/15/1909Sun City India founded by Rao in Jodhpur.
5/5/1983Keshavrao Kothavle 'Lalit', editor of monthly magzine, passed away.
3/3/1921Ahmed Gulsher, freedom fighter and politician, was born at Satna (M.P).
12/22/1977Nalinibala Devi, Assamese poet, passed died.