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Historical Event on 6/24/1928

Mrinal Keshav Gore, leader in Maharashtra, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
4/13/1997Paes-Bhupathi corner doubles glory in the Gold Flake Open tennis in Chennai.
3/25/1954The first helicopter S-55 arrived ferried to Delhi. The Indian Air Force experience with rotary wing aircraft. It was indeed a 'red letter day' in the history of IAF a befitting gift on its coming of age ' when the first helicopter wearing IAF markings appeared at Palam in the form of a Sikorsky, S-55. Such a swift action, complete involvement and dedication on the part of the crew and technicians was the clear indication of the standards with which One-O-Four set about its tasks for others to emulate.
8/7/1998The Government announces a banking and foreign exchange package for development of the information technology and software industry following the recommendations of the National Task Force.
4/11/1856Lievens Constantly, Flemish missionary in India, was born.
11/30/1974India, Pakistan decide to end the ten-year trade ban.
2/15/1924Mahinder Singh, social worker, was born at Amritsar.
6/20/1985The Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian decoration, was presented to Mother Teresa by President Ronald Reagan.
1/4/1892J. C. Kumarappa, a Gandhian by thought, was born.
12/5/1898Josh Malihabadi, famous Urdu poet, was born.