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Historical Event on 4/24/1944

Shivprasad Gupta, philanthropist, freedom fighter and educationist, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1991Bhanu Pratap Singh, Karnataka Governor, resigns. Goa governor Khurshid Alam Khan appointed in his place.
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6/3/1929Chimanbhai Patel, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, was born.
3/17/1863Sayajirao Gaekwad of Baroda was born.
2/17/1883Vasudeo Balvant Phadke, great revolutionary, freedom fighter and social reformer, passed away in prison at Aden.
1/19/1995Prof. Armaity Desai, eminent Sociologist, appointed the new UGC Chairperson.
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3/26/1997Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes a Bill to amend the Prohibition Act, ending the state's 2-year experiment with total prohibition.