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Historical Event on 2/19/1919

Arvind Gokhle, great Marathi story writer, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/15/1997Yaseen Malik, All-Party Hurriyat Conference leader, was released from Tihar jail.
1/30/1903Lord Curzon opened the Imperial Library in in Metcalfe Hall at Calcutta.
10/21/1906Gandhiji went to England till Nov 30 on deputation to present Indians' case to Colonial Secretary.
1/11/1966Lal Bahadur Shastri was posthumously awarded the ""Bharat Ratna"".
11/22/1988Baba Amte wins U.N. Human Rights Award.
2/7/1985Uday Merchant, cricketer (brother of Vijay, prolific scorer), passed away.
1/10/1920India became member of League of Nations.
5/21/1994Sushmita Sen (Miss India), 18, was crowned as the 43rd Miss Universe.
12/4/1977Ajit Agarkar, promising Indian ODI all-rounder, was born.
11/24/1992Milan Kumar Banerjee appointed Attorney General.